Broiled Apricot Chicken

The apricot nectar balances out the bold taste of horseradish in this recipe. You can grill the chicken, too.

—SUSAN WARREN NORTH MANCHESTER, IN

START TO FINISH: 30 MIN. MAKES: 6 SERVINGS

1 cup apricot nectar

3 tablespoons brown sugar

2 tablespoons ketchup

2 teaspoons cornstarch

1 teaspoon grated orange peel

1 teaspoon horseradish mustard

6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)

1. In a small saucepan, combine the first six ingredients. Bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 1 minute or until thickened.

2. Place chicken on a broiler pan coated with cooking spray. Broil 4 in. from the heat for 6-8 minutes on each side or until the chicken juices run clear, basting frequently with the apricot mixture.

PER SERVING 241 cal., 4 g fat (1 g sat. fat), 94 mg chol., 158 mg sodium, 15 g carb., trace fiber, 34 g pro. Diabetic Exchanges: 5 lean meat, 1 starch.

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Easy Grating

I freeze an orange the night before I know I’ll need it for a recipe. It’s much easier to grate that way.

—JENNIFER B. SHEBOYGAN, WI