Weight Loss Recipe: Apricot Chicken

by Kim Beardsmore

Just because you are watching your weight, doesn't mean the
whole family can't enjoy your health enhancing meals! The kids
will love "Apricot Chicken" and you will love it because it is
so low in calories and fat!

Long term weight loss isn't about hunger, misery and crash
dieting. It's a whole new way of learning to prepare nutritious
food that your body needs and enjoys. "Apricot Chicken" is one
of a range of hunger fighting, low fat recipes to assist you
keep your weight under control. This irresistible, no-hassle
meal will help you reach your weight-loss goals - while making
mealtime a real treat.


Variety is an essential element of any successful health
program. If you get bored with foods, you're much more likely to
abandon your program altogether. Each main meal should be
accompanied by an exciting range of colorful vegetables.


Apricot Chicken (serves 4)


Ingredients
2 cups (460g) solid pack canned apricots
(or canned puree apricots)
4 skinless chicken breasts
1
large onion, chopped coarsely
ground black pepper, to
taste
2 sage leaves, finely chopped or ½ teaspoon dried
sage
1 sprig thyme, chopped
1 tablespoon fruit
chutney
1 tablespoon cornflour (cornstarch)
2
tablespoons water
1 tablespoon finely chopped chives or mint
for garnish


Directions
1. Reserve four apricot halves for
garnish. Puree remaining apricots in a food processor or blender
or press through a sieve.
2. Arrange chicken fillets in a
single layer in a casserole. Sprinkle over onion, pepper and
herbs.
3. Combine chutney and apricot puree and pour over
the chicken.
Bake in a preheated 180C (350F) oven for 30
minutes.
4. Mix the cornflour and water to a smooth
paste.
5. Remove casserole from oven. Use a slotted spoon to
lift out chicken breasts; cover and keep warm.
6. Drain the
sauce form the casserole into a saucepan. Add the cornflour
paste to the sauce and heat, stirring constantly, until it
thickens. Cook a further two minutes.
7. Arrange a chicken
breast on each plate and spoon sauce over each one. Garnish with
apricot halves and chopped chives and serve.

Nutrition per serve
192 calories, carbohydrate 11g,
protein 26g, fat 5g

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