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Apricot-Dijon Mustard Chicken

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A mediterranean take on apricot-dijon mustard chicken, written step by step so it's easy to follow built around good chicken and pantry staples.

Apricot-Dijon Mustard Chicken
Total
25 min
Serves
6
Level
Hard

Ingredients

  • 2 1/4 c. chicken broth
  • 1 (10 oz.) pkg. couscous
  • 1 (12 oz.) can apricot nectar
  • 3 Tbsp. Dijon mustard
  • 6 skinned and boned chicken breast halves
  • 2 Tbsp. minced fresh basil
  • lime wedges and fresh basil sprigs (garnishes)

Method

  1. Bring chicken to a boil in a medium saucepan; stir in couscous.

  2. Cover; remove from heat and let stand 5 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.

  3. Remove couscous to a serving platter; set aside and keep warm.

  4. Combine apricot nectar and mustard in a large skillet; bring to a boil.

  5. Add chicken; cover.

  6. Reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes or until done.

  7. Remove chicken from skillet, reserving liquid from skillet.

  8. Place chicken on top of reserved couscous; set aside and keep warm.

  9. Bring liquid to a boil; cook, uncovered, 10 minutes.

  10. Spoon sauce over chicken; sprinkle with minced basil.

  11. Garnish if desired.

  12. Serves 6.

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