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Loss Recipe: Apricot Chicken
by Kim Beardsmore
Just because you are watching your
weight, doesn't mean the whole family can't enjoy your
health enhancing meals! The kids will love "Apricot
Chicken" and you will love it because it is so
low in calories and fat!
Long term weight loss isn't about
hunger, misery and crash dieting. It's a whole new way
of learning to prepare nutritious food that your body
needs and enjoys. "Apricot Chicken" is one
of a range of hunger fighting, low fat recipes to assist
you keep your weight under control. This irresistible,
no-hassle meal will help you reach your weight-loss
goals - while making mealtime a real treat.
Variety is an essential element
of any successful health program. If you get bored with
foods, you're much more likely to abandon your program
altogether. Each main meal should be accompanied by
an exciting range of colorful vegetables.
Apricot Chicken (serves 4)
Ingredients
2 cups (460g) solid pack canned apricots (or canned
puree apricots)
4 skinless chicken breasts
1 large onion, chopped coarsely
ground black pepper, to taste
2 sage leaves, finely chopped or ½ teaspoon dried
sage
1 sprig thyme, chopped
1 tablespoon fruit chutney
1 tablespoon cornflour (cornstarch)
2 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon finely chopped chives or mint for garnish
Directions
1. Reserve four apricot halves for garnish. Puree remaining
apricots in a food processor or blender or press through
a sieve.
2. Arrange chicken fillets in a single layer in a casserole.
Sprinkle over onion, pepper and herbs.
3. Combine chutney and apricot puree and pour over the
chicken.
Bake in a preheated 180C (350F) oven for 30 minutes.
4. Mix the cornflour and water to a smooth paste.
5. Remove casserole from oven. Use a slotted spoon to
lift out chicken breasts; cover and keep warm.
6. Drain the sauce form the casserole into a saucepan.
Add the cornflour paste to the sauce and heat, stirring
constantly, until it thickens. Cook a further two minutes.
7. Arrange a chicken breast on each plate and spoon
sauce over each one. Garnish with apricot halves and
chopped chives and serve.
Nutrition
per serve
192 calories, carbohydrate 11g, protein 26g, fat 5g
Kim Beardsmore
is a weight loss consultant whose business operates
across 60 countries. Tons of recipes, articles, resources,
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keep it off forever. Estimate your healthy body weight
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