Shelly's Recipe

APRICOT DIJON CHICKEN

Category: Chicken

4 tsp sesame seeds, toasted (see recipe)
1 lb pkg long grain and wild rice blend
1 cup apricot preserves (8 oz jar)
3 tbsp Dijon mustard
2-1/2 tbsp prepared horseradish
1 tsp soy sauce
4 (6 oz) chicken breasts, boned and skinned

Preheat oven to 350. Evenly spread sesame seeds on a lightly oiled sheet pan. Bake 5 minutes until lightly golden brown. (Can be done ahead for later use.) Cook rice according to directions on pkg.

Combine apricot preserves, mustard, horseradish and soy sauce in a 1-quart sauce pan. Mix well. Warm over low heat until well blended. Coat chicken with sauce and broil or grill until fully cooked, basting as needed. Place a quarter of rice on plate. Top with chicken breast and ladle with remaining sauce. Sprinkle with sesame seeds. Serve with your favorite vegetable. Serves 4