Sweet and Spicy Glazed Chicken

Name: Sweet and Spicy Glazed Chicken
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/3 cup (75 mL) apricot jam; 1 tbsp (15 mL) lime juice; 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and finely chopped; 1 tsp (5 mL) chili powder; 1/2 tsp (2 mL) salt; 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (4-6 oz/125-175 g each); 1 garlic clove, pressed; 1 tbsp (15 mL) snipped fresh cilantro

Ingredients

1/3 cup (75 mL) apricot jam
1 tbsp (15 mL) lime juice
1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and finely chopped
1 tsp (5 mL) chili powder
1/2 tsp (2 mL) salt
4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (4-6 oz/125-175 g each)
1 garlic clove, pressed
1 tbsp (15 mL) snipped fresh cilantro

Directions

Place jam in Small Batter Bowl. Microwave on HIGH 30-40 seconds or until melted; add lime juice and jalapeño pepper. Whisk until well blended; set glaze aside.
Combine chili powder and salt. Flatten chicken to an even thickness using flat side of Meat Tenderizer. Rub garlic over chicken; sprinkle evenly with chili powder mixture.
Lightly spray (12-in./30-cm) Skillet with vegetable oil; heat over medium-high heat 1-3 minutes or until shimmering. Add chicken to Skillet; cook 5-7 minutes; turn. Cook an additional 5-7 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink in center, brushing evenly with glaze using Chef's Silicone Basting Brush. Sprinkle with cilantro.

Yield:

4 servings

Nutrients per serving:

U.S. Nutrients per serving: Calories 190, Total Fat 1.5 g, Saturated Fat 0 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Carbohydrate 18 g, Protein 27 g, Sodium 380 mg, Fiber 0 g