Almonds add more than flavor to chicken

Broccoli and spinach, fish and boneless, skinless chicken breasts: They're lean and the obvious suspects when it comes to healthful cooking.

But even the small things count. Nuts, for example, are usually added to a dish for their flavor or texture, but they have their own health benefits, too. The almonds in today's recipe pair deliciously with fruity apricot preserves while adding vitamin E (an antioxidant that protects against cancer), monounsaturated fat (the good guy), calcium and folate.

This dish comes together in a flash. Start baking the chicken while you whisk up the sauce, then pour it on the chicken for the last 10 minutes of cooking. A quick stint under the broiler thickens it up a bit and caramelizes the flavor.