Apricot And Cheddar Chicken Melt Food

APRICOT CHICKEN

Steps:

• Dip the chicken breast loins in the lactose free milk.
• Then place chicken into the bread crumbs to coat.
• Preheat the oven for Bake at 350°F.
• In a skillet, on medium heat brown the bread crumb coated chicken until.
• golden brown in the vegetable oil.
• Placed browned chicken in ungreased baking dish in a single layer.
• I melt the apricot preserves in a microwave safe cup, in the microwave at 20 sec. at intervals until it is in a semi-liquid form.
• Then I drizzle the melted preserves over the chicken.
• Bake in a 350 F oven.
• For 30 minutes uncovered or until chicken is cooked thoroughly.
• Enjoy!

BBQ CHICKEN MELT

Steps:

• Heat grill pan over medium-high heat. Brush with olive oil.
• Season chicken on both sides with salt and pepper. Place on pan and grill until cooked through, about 4 to 5 minutes per side. During the last minute of cooking, brush chicken breasts with barbecue sauce. Remove chicken and let rest, 5 minutes. Slice crosswise.
• Rub olive oil on onions and season with salt and pepper. Grease the pan a bit more with olive oil. Add onions and cook until softened, 2 to 3 minutes per side, brushing the onions with the sauce during the last minute of cooking. Turn off the heat and carefully wipe pan to remove any blackened bits.
• Assemble the sandwiches. Lightly brush outside of bread with olive oil. Add chicken to one slice. Top with more sauce, then add the onions, cheese and another slice of bread. Repeat process to make 3 more sandwiches.
• Reheat grill pan. Add sandwiches to hot pan and place a heavy skillet ( such as cast iron) on top of the sandwiches to press down. Cook until cheese is melted.

APRICOT AND CHEDDAR CHICKEN MELT

Steps:

• Heat broiler, with rack set 4 inches from heat. Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil. In a shallow dish or resealable plastic bag, combine vinegar, mustard, garlic, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper; add chicken, and turn to coat. Marinate at room temperature for 10 minutes (or cover and refrigerate in marinade up to 24 hours).
• Lift chicken from marinade, and place on prepared baking sheet; broil (without turning) until opaque throughout. Transfer chicken to a work surface; discard pan juices from baking sheet.
• Place baguette pieces on baking sheet, cut side up; dividing evenly, spread with apricot preserves, and layer with chicken, ham, and then cheese. Broil until cheese is melted, 4 to 6 minutes.

CHICKEN BREASTS IN SPICY APRICOT AND PLUM SAUCE

Steps:

• Cook plums, apricots, ginger, chillies, apples, balsamic vinegar and water together in a heavy based pan for about 20 minutes to make a sauce.
• In another pan, brown the chicken breast in the oil.
• Add the sauce and cook together gently for about 15 minutes.
• Season well with salt and pepper.
• Serve over rice or cous-cous.

APRICOT-MUSTARD CHICKEN BREASTS (WW-FRIENDLY)

Steps:

• In a large no-stick skillet, combine the water, mustard, preserves, soy sauce, and scallions. Mix thoroughly.
• Add chicken. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to medium or medium-low. Gently simmer for 15-18 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through.
• If the sauce becomes too thick while cooking, just add a few more tablespoons of water.

CHICKEN APRICOT BUNDLES

Steps:

• Unroll the crescent roll dough and separate into eight rectangles. Place onto ungreased cookie sheet; press the perforations together.
• Combine the remaining ingredients and spoon 1/4 cupful onto the center of each rectangle. Bring the edges to the center; pinch and seal.
• Bake at 375°F for 12 to 15 minutes or until golden.