Apricot-Balsamic Chicken

Ingredients:
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
1/2 cup red onion, chopped
1.5 teaspoons fresh thyme, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
1 pound chicken breasts, skinless and boneless
1/3 cup apricot jam
2 Tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground

Directions:
1. Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high meat until hot. Add onion; sauté 5 minutes.
2. Sprinkle thyme and 1/4 teaspoon salt over chicken. Add chicken to pan; sauté 6 minutes on each side or until done. Remove chicken from pan; keep warm.
3. Reduce heat to medium. Add 1/4 teaspoon salt, preserves, vinegar, and pepper to pan, stirring constantly until preserves melt. Spoon sauce over chicken and serve immediately.