Monday, July 16, 2012

Apricot Almond Chicken

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4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1/2 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper 

Sprinkle salt and pepper on chicken. Bake for 10 minutes at 400 degrees. Meanwhile, combine the following in saucepan and heat:
½ cup apricot preserves
1 ½ tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoons stone ground mustard
1 tablespoons unsalted butter
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper

 Pour apricot mixture over chicken and bake for an additional 10 minutes. Broil at 4-5 inches for 3 minutes. Top with almonds. 1/3 cup sliced almonds, toasted