14 | 35 | 370 |
Ingredients | Minutes | Calories |
Prep | Cook | Servings |
5 min | 30 min | 4 |
4 breast | Chicken breast, boneless, skinless (medium-sized (3 oz)) |
2 tbsp | Lemon juice |
1/4 tsp | Kosher salt (to taste) |
1/4 tsp | Black pepper (to taste) |
1 1/2 cup | Chicken broth (stock) |
1 tbsp | Lemon juice |
1 1/2 tbsp | Honey |
2 tbsp | Dijon mustard |
1/4 cup | Apricot, dried |
2 tbsp | Walnuts (chopped) |
1 tbsp | Parsley, fresh (chopped) |
1/4 tsp | Kosher salt (to taste) |
1/4 tsp | Black pepper (to taste) |
4 cup | Spinach (cooked) |
Step 1: Preheat the broiler on high and place an all stainless steel skillet (be sure the handle is also stainless steel) or cast iron pan about 6 inches from the heat for about 10 minutes to get it very hot.
Step 2: While the pan is heating, pat the chicken dry and season with lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
Step 3: Place the chicken breasts on the hot pan (may need to cook 2 at a time). It is not necessary to turn the breasts because they are cooking on both sides at once. Depending on the size, the chicken breasts should be cooked in about 7 minutes. You will be able to tell the chicken breasts are done when they are moist, yet their liquid runs clear when pierced. The inside temperature needs to reach 165°F (74°C).
Step 4: While the chicken breasts are cooking, begin preparing the sauce. Combine the chicken broth, lemon juice, honey, and Dijon mustard in a small saucepan. Whisk together and bring to a boil on high heat. Once it comes to a boil, simmer for about 20 minutes. You want it to be reduced to a little less than half the volume you start with. This will thicken and intensify the flavor.
Step 5: Add the dried apricots to the sauce and cook on high for another 5 minutes. When sauce is done, add chopped walnuts, parsley, salt, and pepper.
Step 6: Serve over cooked spinach or other cooked greens.
Nutritional Note:
This dish is high in magnesium and Vitamin B6!
Fruit | 0.2 |
Meat | 2.6 |
Meat Alternative | 0.1 |
Vegetables | 1.0 |