Almond and Apricot Roasted Chicken Recipe

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Almond and Apricot Roasted Chicken
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  1. Preheat oven to 350°F Melt 2 tablespoons of the butter in medium nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add leek; cook and stir 3 minutes to wilt. Stir in apricots, almonds, breadcrumbs, 1/4 teaspoon each of the thyme, salt, and pepper. Remove from heat; set aside.
  2. Rinse chicken with cold water and pat dry with paper towels. Carefully loosen, but do not remove, skin from breasts. Evenly spread one-fourth of mixture under the skin of each breast. Place chicken, skin-side up, in shallow baking dish; set aside.
  3. Melt remaining 1 tablespoon butter; whisk into olive oil. Brush over chicken breasts; sprinkle evenly with remaining 1/2 teaspoon each thyme and salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
  4. Roast 35 to 45 minutes or until thermometer registers 170°F Serve with tossed salad and crusty French bread, if desired.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 697.82 Kcal (2922 kJ)
Calories from fat 412.96 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 45.88g 71%
Cholesterol 198.06mg 66%
Sodium 1590.55mg 66%
Potassium 739.37mg 16%
Total Carbs 28.31g 9%
Sugars 5.77g 23%
Dietary Fiber 4.02g 16%
Protein 46.58g 93%
Vitamin C 3mg 5%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 4%
Iron 3.3mg 19%
Calcium 101.9mg 10%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 272.9 Kcal (1143 kJ)
Calories from fat 161.5 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 17.94g 71%
Cholesterol 77.46mg 66%
Sodium 622.03mg 66%
Potassium 289.15mg 16%
Total Carbs 11.07g 9%
Sugars 2.26g 23%
Dietary Fiber 1.57g 16%
Protein 18.22g 93%
Vitamin C 1.2mg 5%
Iron 1.3mg 19%
Calcium 39.9mg 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 17
    Points
  • 19
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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