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Chicken Breasts w/Sweet Potato Crust (M, KLP, TNT)
Source: Candace McMenamin, Lexington, SC
Serves: 6

Chicken:
1 6-ounce box sweet potato pancake mix
1 tsp. poultry seasoning
6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

Sauce:
1-1/2 cup apricot preserves
3 tbsp. white grape juice
1 garlic clove, minced
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
Extra virgin olive Oil cooking spray

Make Chicken:
Preheat oven to 350°F. Prepare a 13"x9" glass baking dish with cooking spray.

Combine sweet potato pancake mix and poultry seasoning in a shallow dish. Dredge chicken breasts through mixture, turning to coat thoroughly.

Place in prepared baking dish. Place in oven and bake 30 to 40 minutes or until internal temperature is 175°F.

Make Sauce:
Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine apricot preserves, grape juice, garlic, and pepper. Cook over low heat until mixture is heated through.

Assembly:
Place chicken breasts on serving platter. Drizzle 1/4 cup sauce over breasts and serve remaining sauce on the side for dipping.

Poster's Notes:
This recipe took the grand prize in the Manischewitz Recipe Contest.

Posted by Judy Bart Kancigor

Nutritional Info Per Serving: N/A