CHICKEN WITH BLUEBERRY SAUCE

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"This is one of my best recipes," reports Thomas Jewell Sr. of Avenel, New Jersey. "Blueberries are mixed with apricot jam and mustard to create a sweet tangy sauce for tender chicken," he says. -Thomas Jewell Sr., Avenel, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (1 pound)
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/2 cup apricot preserves or spreadable fruit
3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1/3 cup white wine vinegar
1/2 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
Hot cooked rice, optional

Steps:

  • In a large skillet over medium heat, cook chicken in oil for about 4 minutes on each side or until lightly browned. Combine preserves and mustard; spoon over chicken. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until chicken juices run clear., With a slotted spoon, remove chicken and keep warm. Add vinegar to skillet; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 3 minutes or until sauce is reduced by one-third, stirring occasionally. Stir in blueberries. Serve over chicken and rice if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 264 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 66mg cholesterol, Sodium 360mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 27g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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