This dish is simple and fast to make, plus it tastes great. The recipe is easily multiplied to feed a couple or family

Apricot Chicken and Snow Peas

Total preparation and cooking time: 20 minutes

1 small garlic clove, minced

1/2 teaspoon vegetable oil

1/4 pound boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into thin strips

1/2 cup fresh snow peas

3 tablespoons apricot preserves

2 tablespoons water

3/4 teaspoon sesame oil

1/2 teaspoon sesame seeds, toasted

1/2 teaspoon soy sauce

1/8 teaspoon Dijon mustard

1/8 teaspoon ground ginger

Hot cooked rice or pasta

In a skillet, saute garlic in oil for 30 seconds. Add chicken; stir fry for 3 minutes. Stir in the snow peas, preserves, water, sesame oil, sesame seeds, soy sauce, mustard and ginger. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 to 7 minutes or until chicken juices run clear and vegetables are tender. Serve over rice.

Makes 1 serving.

Nutritional information per serving: 366 calories; 9 g fat (2 g saturated); 63 mg cholesterol; 259 mg sodium; 46 g carbohydrate; 3 g fiber; 27 g protein.

Recipe from: Taste of Home