Apricot & Lemon Chicken
Source: Oklahoma Nutrition Information and Education ONIE Project
Published by the USDA MyPlate Kitchen library. Read from an archived copy of the source page captured 2025-12-31.
Why wait for dessert to enjoy your fruit? Make it a part of your meal in this main dish.
- Makes
- 4 Servings
Ingredients
- 4 medium chicken breasts, boneless & skinless
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 5 tablespoons apricot spread (about 1/3 cup)
- 1 fresh lemon, juiced
- 2 tablespoons water
Directions
- Wash hands with soap and water.
- Rub cumin over chicken and place in skillet.
- Cook on medium-high for 6 minutes on each side, or until cooked through. Remove from pan and keep warm.
- Add apricot spread, lemon juice, and water to skillet. On medium heat, stir until smooth.
- Spoon sauce over chicken and serve warm.
Notes
May substitute approximately 3 Tablespoons of lemon juice for 1 fresh lemon, juiced. Could also substitute honey for apricot spread. ยท Honey should not be fed to children under 1 year of age. Learn more about: Apricots Lemons
Quoted for reference only, exactly as the source printed it, so check product labels yourself before relying on any of it. The methodology page covers the guarantee, and how a contributor can have their text removed on request.