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Name: Grilled Breast of Chicken with Apricots, Raisins, Peanuts and Mint Cooked Over Apple Wood and Apple Jack Sauce and Virginia Waldorf Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup dried apricots; 1/4 cup raisins, minced; 1/4 cup peanuts, crushed; 1 teaspoon shallots, minced; 1/2 teaspoon honey; 1/2 teaspoon mint, minced; 1 teaspoon curly parsley, minced; 4 chicken breasts; Salt and pepper; 3/4 cup apple cider vinegar; 3/4 cup apple cider; 1/4 cup apricots, minced; 1 teaspoon shallots, minced; 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, peeled and minced; Salt and pepper; 3 apples, cored and diced into 1/4-inch pieces; 1 cup celery, diced 1/4-inch; 1 cup seedless red grapes, halved; 1/2 cup dried cherries; 1/2 cup unsalted roasted peanuts; 1/4 cup plain nonfat yogurt; 1/4 cup sour cream; 1 tablespoon smooth peanut butter; 1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped; Salt and pepper

Servings: persons

1/2 cup dried apricots
1/4 cup raisins, minced
1/4 cup peanuts, crushed
1 teaspoon shallots, minced
1/2 teaspoon honey
1/2 teaspoon mint, minced
1 teaspoon curly parsley, minced
4 chicken breasts
Salt and pepper
3/4 cup apple cider vinegar
3/4 cup apple cider
1/4 cup apricots, minced
1 teaspoon shallots, minced
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, peeled and minced
Salt and pepper
3 apples, cored and diced into 1/4-inch pieces
1 cup celery, diced 1/4-inch
1 cup seedless red grapes, halved
1/2 cup dried cherries
1/2 cup unsalted roasted peanuts
1/4 cup plain nonfat yogurt
1/4 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon smooth peanut butter
1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
Salt and pepper

1
Soak the apricots in hot water for 10 minutes.
2
Drain and then mince.
3
Mix the apricots, raisins, peanuts, shallots, honey, mint and parsley until they hold together.
4
Slice the chicken horizontally and slightly flatten with a mallet.
5
Place 1/4 cup of mixture in each breast.
6
Fold the breast together.
7
Season the chicken with salt and pepper and place on a medium hot grill with soaked applewood chips.
8
Grill for 4 minutes.
9
Turn 1/4 turn for 2 minutes to mark breast and then flip the breast over and cook for 4 minutes.
10
Combine all the ingredients in a medium size saucepan and bring to a boil.
11
Reduce the heat to medium and cook until the volume is reduced to 3/4 cup.
12
Combine the apples, celery, grapes, cherries and peanuts in a large bowl.
13
Toss thoroughly.
14
In a separate bowl, whisk together the yogurt, sour cream, peanut butter, and all but 2 teaspoons of the parsley.
15
Fold the dressing into the salad and season with salt and pepper.
16
Serve garnished with the remaining parsley.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 25 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup dried apricots, 1/4 cup raisins, minced, 1/4 cup peanuts, crushed, 1 teaspoon shallots, minced, and more.

Yes, Grilled Breast of Chicken with Apricots, Raisins, Peanuts and Mint Cooked Over Apple Wood and Apple Jack Sauce and Virginia Waldorf Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

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Grilled Breast of Chicken with Apricots, Raisins, Peanuts and Mint Cooked Over Apple Wood and Apple Jack Sauce and Virginia Waldorf Salad

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