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                     Chicken Breasts with Apricots

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Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Poultry

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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  1      cup           diced dried apricots
  1      cup           apple juice
  4                    kip filets
    1/2  teaspoon      salt
    1/2  teaspoon      paprika
  2      tablespoons   vegetable oil
  3      tablespoons   chopped shallots
    1/4  cup           dry white wine
    1/4  teaspoon      nutmeg
    1/4  cup           toasted chopped walnuts

In small bowl, soak apricots in apple juice until tender, about 30 minutes.
Drain; reserve 1/2 cup juice.

Sprinkle chicken with salt and paprika. In large skillet, heat oil over
medium-high heat. Add shallots; saute 2 minutes. Add chicken and cook until
lightly browned, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Add reserved 1/2 cup apple juice,
wine, and nutmeg. Reduce heat to low; simmer covered 10 minutes. Stir in
apricots; simmer covered 5 minutes more. Sprinkle with walnuts.

Makes 4 servings, 355 calories each.

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