Apricot-And-Cheddar Chicken Melt Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1/4 cup white wine vinegar
2 tbsp dijon mustard
2 garlic cloves, chopped
kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper
1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 to 8 oz each)
1 baguette , split horizontally then cut in half
1/4 cup apricot preserves
4 oz thinly sliced deli ham
4 oz white cheddar cheese, grated

Directions:

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, pinch of crushed red pepper flakes 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.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	311.61 Kcal (1305 kJ)
Calories from fat	116.8 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	12.98g	20%
Cholesterol	82.22mg	27%
Sodium	836.02mg	35%
Potassium	312.57mg	7%
Total Carbs	23.19g	8%
Sugars	12.37g	49%
Dietary Fiber	0.73g	3%
Protein	25.91g	52%
Vitamin C	1.2mg	2%
Iron	0.7mg	4%
Calcium	216.1mg	22%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	185.32 Kcal (776 kJ)
Calories from fat	69.47 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	7.72g	20%
Cholesterol	48.9mg	27%
Sodium	497.21mg	35%
Potassium	185.9mg	7%
Total Carbs	13.79g	8%
Sugars	7.35g	49%
Dietary Fiber	0.43g	3%
Protein	15.41g	52%
Vitamin C	0.7mg	2%
Iron	0.4mg	4%
Calcium	128.5mg	22%

* 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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