Raspberry-Dijon Glazed Chicken and Peas over Brown Rice

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This is light, healthy and full of flavor.  I make many variations of this but this is my favorite version with apricot being a close second.  Try this with your favorite fruit preserve. 

Ingredients:
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• 3/4 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1/2-inch cubes 
• 2 tbsp olive oil 
• 1/4 c onion, diced
• 1 clove garlic, minced 
• 2 tbsp fresh basil, chopped 
• 1/2 c frozen peas 
• 1/3 c raspberry preserves 
• 1 tbsp Dijon mustard 
• 1 tbsp honey 
• Salt, to taste
• Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• Cooked brown rice

Directions:

In a small bowl, whisk together the raspberry preserves, Dijon mustard and honey.  Set aside.

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.  Add the onion, cooking and stirring for 3 minutes.  Stir in the chicken, cooking and stirring until brown, about 3 to 4 minutes.  Add the peas and basil, cooking and stirring for 1 minute. 

Stir in the raspberry-Dijon sauce and bring to a boil.  Reduce heat to low.  Cover and cook until the chicken is cooked through, about 5 to 10 minutes.  

Serve over brown rice.  Garnish with basil. 

Enjoy!