Apricot Dijon Chicken Recipe

Ingredients for Apricot Dijon Chicken

• 1/2 cup apricot preserves
• 1/4 cup ketchup
• Dijon Mustard
• Ground Ginger
• Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
• Toasted Hazelnuts
• Long Grain And Wild Rice Blend
• 1 tablespoon olive oil

How to Make Apricot Dijon Chicken

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Spray a 9x13 inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
3. In a medium bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup apricot preserves, 1/4 cup ketchup, 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard, and 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger.
4. Reserve 1/4 cup of the apricot mixture for the rice.
5. Place 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs total) in the prepared baking dish.
6. Pour the remaining apricot mixture evenly over the chicken breasts.
7. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C) on an instant-read thermometer.
8. While the chicken is baking, cook 1 cup of rice according to package directions, using 1 tablespoon olive oil.
9. To serve, sprinkle 1/4 cup chopped hazelnuts over the chicken breasts. Stir the reserved apricot mixture into the cooked rice and serve alongside the chicken.