fresh chicken breast

Seasoned with a light, spicy rub made with the warm flavors of thyme and sage and cooked in a skillet, this tasty and quick chicken breast recipe is served in only 20 minutes. Spray your skillet with a nonstick cooking spray to aide in browning and crispiness and to prevent the meat from sticking. Topped with a sweet raspberry-orange glaze, this tender chicken is excellent served over a bed of rice pilaf and with a side dish of steamed baby carrots.

Ingredients

• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed
• 1/2 teaspoon dried sage, crushed
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves (about 1 pound)
• Nonstick spray coating
• 1/4 cup seedless raspberry jam
• 2 tablespoons orange juice
• 2 tablespoons wine vinegar

Directions

1. 1Combine thyme, sage, salt, and pepper; rub over chicken pieces, coating evenly.
2. 2Spray a 10-inch skillet with nonstick coating. Add chicken to skillet. Cook chicken over medium heat for 8 to 10 minutes or until tender and no longer pink, turning once. Remove from skillet; keep warm.
3. 3Stir together jam, orange juice, and vinegar; add to skillet. Boil gently, uncovered, about 2 minutes or until sauce is reduced to desired consistency. Serve chicken with sauce. Makes 4 servings.