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Glazed Raspberry-Ginger Chicken

A showpiece, this incredibly easy and elegant entrée pairs chicken glazed with a peppery raspberry mixture and steamed sweet potatoes seasoned with sugar and cinnamon.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Serves 4; 3 ounces chicken and 3/4 cup sweet potatoes per serving

Ingredients

Glaze

1/2 cup all-fruit seedless raspberry spread
2 to 3 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 teaspoon grated peeled gingerroot or 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Cooking spray
4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (about 4 ounces each), all visible fat discarded
1 pound sweet potatoes, peeled and cut crosswise into 1/2-inch slices
2 teaspoons sugar
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    In a small bowl, whisk together the glaze ingredients. Set aside.

    Step 2

    Lightly spray a large skillet with cooking spray. Heat over medium-high heat. Put the chicken in the skillet and reduce the heat to medium. Cook for 4 minutes. Turn the chicken over. Top each piece with 1 tablespoon glaze, reserving the remaining glaze. Cook for 2 to 4 minutes, or until the chicken is no longer pink in the center. Transfer to a large plate.

    Step 3

    Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, steam the potato slices for 10 to 12 minutes, or until tender. Drain well. Arrange on a serving plate, leaving space for the chicken in the center. Cover to keep warm.

    Step 4

    Add the remaining glaze to the skillet. Bring to a boil over high heat. Boil for 2 minutes, or until the mixture begins to thicken slightly, scraping the skillet frequently.

    Step 5

    Return the chicken to the skillet and cook for about 2 minutes, or until richly glazed and beginning to darken intensely, turning constantly. Transfer the chicken to the center of the plate with the potatoes.

    Step 6

    In another small bowl, stir together the sugar and cinnamon. Sprinkle over the potatoes.

  2. Nutrition Information

    Step 7

    (Per serving)

    Step 8

    Calories: 303

    Step 9

    Total fat: 1.5g

    Step 10

    Saturated: 0.5g

    Step 11

    Trans: 0.0g

    Step 12

    Polyunsaturated: 0.5g

    Step 13

    Monounsaturated: 0.5g

    Step 14

    Cholesterol: 66mg

    Step 15

    Sodium: 281mg

    Step 16

    Carbohydrates: 42g

    Step 17

    Fiber: 4g

    Step 18

    Sugars: 24g

    Step 19

    Protein: 28g

    Step 20

    Calcium: 32mg

    Step 21

    Potassium: 683mg

  3. Dietary Exchanges

    Step 22

    1 1/2 starch

    Step 23

    1 1/2 other carbohydrate

    Step 24

    3 very lean meat

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