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Seared Chicken Breast with Apricot Sauce

Servings

4

Serving size

4 ounces chicken with sauce
COOKING TIME
60 minutes

This recipe makes great leftovers for sandwiches. The sauce may be served over chicken, turkey, pork, or even duck.

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Seared Chicken Breast with Apricot Sauce

Ingredients

3 Tbsp. Olive oil (divided)
1/2 small White onions (sliced)
4 ounces Dried apricots (unsweetened)
3 cup Water
1/8 tsp., ground Dried tarragon
1/4 tsp. Salt
1/2 tsp.. White wine vinegar
1 to taste Black pepper
16 ounces Boneless, skinless chicken breast (4 4-ounce filets)

Instructions

Place the olive oil in a medium sauce pan over medium high heat.

Add the onion and cook for about 5 minutes until the onions are wilted. Toss frequently.

Add the apricots, water, tarragon, salt, vinegar and pepper to the pan.

Stir and bring to a low boil.

Reduce the heat and simmer for 45 minutes.

Stir occasionally.

Remove from the heat and let cool slightly.

Puree until smooth.

Return the sauce to low heat to keep warm for serving.

Place a large skillet over medium high heat. Add the remaining 2 teaspoons oil.

When the oil is hot add the chicken breast and cook for about 10 minutes on the first side. Turn and cook for 5 more minutes.

Serve the chicken with sauce.

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GERD / Acid Reflux

This recipe contains GERD triggers and those with GERD may wish to avoid it.

Lactose

This recipe is safe for those who are lactose intolerant.

Coumadin® (Warfarin)

This recipe is safe for Coumadin (warfarin) users.

Gluten Sensitivity

This recipe is safe for those who are sensitive to gluten.

Sodium

This is a low sodium recipe.

Recipe Notes

I had this sauce while traveling and the restaurant where it was on the menu served simple but elegant comfort food. The sauce is much like the rest of their menu – balanced. This is sweet but with a great umami undertone balanced by the vinegar and salt. It is great served on poultry, pork or even duck.

"I love apricots. They're so fuzzy they're furry. They're like little pets you can eat legally."

Jarod Kintz, Author