CHICKEN WITH APRICOT SALSA 
1/2 c. chopped onion
1 (14 1/2 oz.) can whole tomatoes, drained, chopped
2/3 c. chopped dried apricots
1/2 c. apricot preserves
1 cinnamon stick
1 tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro leaves (or 1 tsp. dried cilantro leaves)
1 tsp. chopped fresh ginger root or 1/4 tsp. ginger
1/4 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper

CHICKEN:

3 whole chicken breasts, skinned, boned, halved
1 c. uncooked couscous

Spray medium nonstick saucepan with nonstick cooking spray. Heat over medium heat until hot. Add onion; cook and stir 3 minutes. Add remaining salsa ingredients. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Simmer uncovered 20 to 30 minutes or until sauce thickens, stirring occasionally. Keep salsa warm. When ready to serve, remove and discard cinnamon stick.

 

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