1 can halved apricots with syrup (syrup divided)
1/4 tsp- ish fresh ground Nutmeg
1/4 tsp -ish Garlic power
1/4 tsp- ish Basil- dried
1/8 tsp dry mustard
salt
pepper
2 TBSOil
1/4 C apricot preserves.
Preheat oven to 350F
Pour couple tablespoons vegetable or olive oil into bottom of cast iron skillet. Warm until ripples appear in oil. Meanwhile season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, basil, and light amount of garlic powder. Place breast down and brown, turn after about 5 minutes and put bone side down. (all seasoning is eye balled)
Place apricots and half of syrup in food processor, with nutmeg and mustard, and stream in abt 1 TBS veg oil. Pulse 3 or 4 times, enough to blend, but still have bits of apricot left.
Pour apricot mixture over chicken, place in 350F oven (in the cast iron skillet) for about 30 minutes (depending on how thick the breasts are). Turn half way thru.
Remove from oven, turn back so breast side is up, pour remaining syrup over breasts, back in over for 10 minutes. Check to make sure cooked through.
Microwave apricot preserves about 30 seconds until liquefied, stir well. Spoon over chicken, and back in the oven for 5 minutes.
