Pan-Seared Chicken With Apricot Glaze

Even the pickiest eaters can't resist chicken with a sweet apricot jam sauce.

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 4
• Yields: 4 chicken breasts

Ingredients

• 1  tablespoon olive oil
• 4  boneless skinless chicken breast halves
•  salt, to taste
•  pepper, to taste
• 1⁄2 cup  apricot jam
• 1  tablespoon water

Directions

1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Add the chicken breasts to the pan and cook; undisturbed, for 5 minutes. Carefully flip the chicken pieces and continue cooking another 4 to 5 minutes, or until chicken is browned and cooked through.
2. Meanwhile, combine the jam and water in a small saucepan and cook over low heat, stirring, just until warmed. Spoon over the seared chicken breasts and serve immediately.
3. Makes 4 servings.
4. VARIATIONS:
5. You can also spoon the glaze over hot grilled chicken breasts.