These chicken breasts get flavor from apples, apple juice, and thyme. A bit of apple cider vinegar and onions balance out the flavors. It's an easy preparation and makes a delicious everyday meal.
Serve the chicken and apples with baked or roasted potatoes and a salad or steamed vegetables.
Ingredients
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2 tart apples (such as Granny Smith)
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1 medium onion
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4 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil, or canola oil, divided
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1 1/2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
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4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
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1 cup apple juice, divided
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1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
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1 tablespoon cornstarch
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Salt, to taste
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Pepper, to taste
Steps to Make It
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Gather the ingredients.
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Peel and core the apples. Slice them into thin wedges.
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Peel the onion and cut it in half. Cut the halves into thin slices.
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Heat 2 teaspoons of olive oil or canola oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced apples, onion, and thyme; cook for about 4 minutes, or until the apples are just tender but still firm. Stir frequently. Transfer the apple and onion mixture to a bowl and set aside.
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Add the remaining 2 teaspoons of olive oil or canola to the skillet. Add the chicken and cook for about 4 minutes, or until golden brown on both sides.
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Reduce the heat to medium low. Set 1 tablespoon apple juice aside and pour remaining juice into the skillet along with the apple cider vinegar. Cover and simmer for 6 to 8 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and juices run clear.
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With a slotted spoon, remove chicken to platter and keep warm.
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Combine the cornstarch with reserved tablespoon apple juice; stir into skillet juices and cook over high heat, scraping up browned bits, for 2 minutes or until the juices are thickened.
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Return the apple mixture to the pan and heat through. Taste and season with salt and pepper as desired.
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Arrange the chicken on a platter and spoon the apple mixture around it. Serve hot.
Recipe Variation
- Use about 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme if fresh thyme isn't available.
Nutrition Facts (per serving) | |
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324 | Calories |
8g | Fat |
23g | Carbs |
38g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings: 4 | |
Amount per serving | |
Calories | 324 |
% Daily Value* | |
Total Fat 8g | 10% |
Saturated Fat 2g | 9% |
Cholesterol 102mg | 34% |
Sodium 239mg | 10% |
Total Carbohydrate 23g | 8% |
Dietary Fiber 3g | 10% |
Total Sugars 15g | |
Protein 38g | |
Vitamin C 26mg | 128% |
Calcium 35mg | 3% |
Iron 2mg | 9% |
Potassium 516mg | 11% |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. |