Ingredients

  • 6 x Chicken breast halves
  • 1 c. Apricot nectar
  • 1/2 tsp Grnd allspice
  • 1/8 tsp Grnd ginger
  • 1/4 tsp Fresh grnd black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
  • 1/3 c. Apricot preserves
  • 3 Tbsp. Pecans, toasted

Method

  • Have the chicken breasts skinned and boned.
  • Place the chicken in an oven-proof pan large sufficient which the chicken won't be overlapping.
  • Combine the next 5 ingredients and pour over the chicken, turning the chicken to get the marinade over all parts.
  • Cover tightly and chill overnight or possibly at least 8 hrs.
  • Remove from refrigerator and let stand for 30 min.
  • Cover tightly with foil and bake in preheated 350 degree oven for 30 min.
  • Uncover, drain and throw away liquid from chicken, and keep hot.
  • Heat apricot preserves and brush over chicken.
  • Bake, uncovered, 20-30 min longer, basting with preserves another 2 times.
  • Remove to serving platter and sprinkle with toasted pecans.
  • Serving Ideas
  • Serve over rice.
  • NOTES: Requires eight hrs or possibly more to marinate before baking.