Flavorful Low-Sodium Family Meals – Sweet & Savory Apricot Chicken Recipe #mrsdash

My husband and I are still relatively young, but that doesn’t mean I don’t watch what we eat.  I think it is important especially to make little substitutions wherever you can using low-fat, light, or just different seasonings.  Mrs. Dash is one of my favorite low-sodium substitutions because it gives my meals the flavor and aroma, without all the extra sodium.  Mrs. Dash Salt-Free Seasoning Blends are available in 15 flavors right now and are perfect for everything from seafood to salads.  They also contain no MSG and an all-natural blend of 14 natural herbs and spices.  I like to use Mrs. Dash on my vegetables, meat, and salads currently, but the possibilities are endless as there are so many varieties to choose from!  Some of the varieties are Extra Spicy, Italian Medley, Lemon Pepper, Tomato Basil Garlic, and Southwest Chipotle.  Each seasoning blend has a recommendation on it and you can visit the Mrs. Dash website for lots of delicious recipes using each of the blends..  (You can even find the nutrition facts, ingredient listing and cooking tips.)

Here is one of my favorite recipes that uses the Mrs. Dash Garlic & Herb Seasoning Blend and it is a very quick and easy recipe.  I also want to add that one bottle of seasonings go a long way and for the under $3 a bottle cost, I can make a lot of meals with one seasoning blend!

Sweet & Savory Apricot Chicken

Serves:  4

Prep Time:  5 min.

Cook Time:  12-15 min.

Ingredients:

1 Tbsp Mrs. Dash Garlic & Herb Seasoning Blend

½ cup apricot preserves

2 tsp. Dijon-style mustard

2 tsp. honey

1 tsp. vinegar

1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breast halves

Directions:

1. Combine all ingredients except chicken in small bowl; mix well.
2. Grill chicken 5 inches from heat for 12 to 15 minutes or until fully cooked, turning once and brushing frequently with prepared sauce.
3. Discard sauce after cooking.

MY THOUGHTS:

Okay so I am not one to follow recipes, I am usually boring and make what I know, but this recipe is awesome!  I would have never combined those ingredients on my own, and looking at them it sounds weird, but the chicken came out so delicious and juicy!  Even my picky eater sons love it and we will definitely be added this to our favorites!  I also want to say that I am not an apricot or honey fan, and I love this recipe!  The chicken has a subtle sweet flavor and it is a perfect dish for anytime of the year!  I like to add some rice and green beans, but any sides will do!

Mama’s Money Savers Disclosure:  I wrote this blog post while participating in the Mrs. Dash and TwitterMoms blogging program for a chance to get a $50 gift card. For more information on how you can participate, click here.