Asian Apricot Chicken

Total prep/cook time: ~20 min. Serves 4.

*Gluten-free

Ingredients:

• 1 lb broccoli
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed
• 1/2 cup apricot jam
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• Dash of pepper
• 1/2 tsp. dried thyme leaves (optional)

Directions:

1. Heat oil in nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces; cook and stir for about 3 min. Add broccoli and garlic. Stir fry for 1 minute, cover, reduce heat to medium and cook for 4-5 minutes until broccoli is crisp tender.
2. In small bowl, combine apricot jam, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and thyme. Pour over chicken mixture and stir to mix well. Cook for 2-3 minutes longer and serve over hot cooked brown rice.

Did you know?

When you select jams and jellies that are created without added sugar, it will prevent your body from experiencing the sugar crash that refined sugar can cause. Look for jams and jellies that advertise that they are made with no added sugars or created with 100 percent fruit (sugar-free varieties often use artificial sweeteners, so make sure to check the labels if you like to avoid artificial sweeteners).

Nutrition Information (per 1 serving):

Total calories: 340 cal
Total fat: 10.5 g

Saturated fat: 0.5 g

Sodium: 525 mg

Total carbs: 31 g

Dietary fiber: 3 g

Protein: 28 g