Apricot Chicken and Green Beans with Almond Slivers Recipe

Standout Beauty Nutrient: 32.7 g of protein (recommended daily amounts range from 40-70 grams)

Beauty Benefits: Protein can help repair the skin. Its regulation of blood sugar levels may prevent acne and ward off wrinkles.

Bonus Nutrients: Green beans are high in vitamin C, which is proven to keep skin looking younger.

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Chicken Ingredients

• 2  skinless, boneless chicken breast halves (about 4 ounces each)
• 4  dried apricots, chopped
• 2 tablespoon(s) white wine
• 2  shallots, chopped
• 1 tablespoon(s) olive oil
• 1/8 teaspoon(s) ground cinnamon

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Green Bean Ingredients

• 1 cup(s) thin green beans
• 3  shallots, thinly sliced
• 1 tablespoon(s) olive oil
• 1 teaspoon(s) wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon(s) maple syrup
• 1/4 cup(s) slivered almonds
• salt and freshly ground pepper (optional)

Preparation               

• For chicken, heat oven to 375F. Place chicken in glass baking dish.
• Saute remaining ingredients together until tender; transfer to blender (or food processor) and puree.
• Spoon over chicken and bake until chicken is cooked through, 15 to 20 minutes.
• Steam or blanch beans until tender but still firm and bright green.
• Saute shallots in olive oil, vinegar, and maple syrup until translucent.
• Add almonds and brown slightly; toss with beans.
• Season to taste with salt and pepper if desired.
• Serve alongside chicken.

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Recipe developed by Cleveland Clinic Lifestyle 180 program. This is a Go! Food, which meets beautifying nutritional criteria.