Meals Matter

Braised Chicken and Apples

Contributed By: lmsknb1
Yahoo! Health

This is a huge hit with my family on those wonderful, chilly fall days!

Ingredients

1 tsp. Canola oil

4 Boneless, skinless chicken breasts

1 - 3 Golden Delicious apples, cored, peeled and sliced

2 Shallots, thinly sliced

1 Big pinch dried thyme leaves

1 c Low-sodium chicken broth

1/2 c Apple cider

Preparation

Heat oil in a heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-high heat.

Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Brown chicken on both sides, about 3 minutes per side. Remove chicken to a plate and keep warm.

Add apples and shallots to the skillet. Cook until apples begin to soften, about 2 minutes. Add thyme, salt and a generous grinding of black pepper. Cook 1 minute. Pour in chicken broth and cider and cook over high heat until the liquid has reduced by half, about 5 minutes.

Return chicken breasts to the skillet, nestling them in among the apples. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until chicken is no longer pink in the middle, about 8 minutes.

Recipe Comments

Commented by: ibgoofyub2

Unfortunately, I have to agree with cwoods on this one. I am glad I tried it. . .but OMG. . .lol. . .it really was bad for me and my family. I won't tell you what I thought it tasted like upon first bite of the apples and the chicken both. But it was bad. My husband could barely choke it down, my 8 y.o. said "no way" after taking one bite and again, I took one bite and decided we were heading to Wendy's for dinner. I had really hoped it would be good. .it sounded so interesting. I do recommend trying it based on the other 3 comments giving it props. Everyones tastes are different.

 

Commented by: hillerika

The flavor in this chicken is fantastic. I find that I like to use granny smith apples instead of golden delicious (they maintain some of their crispness and retain more flavor), and I use A LOT of thyme. I also add celery (cook with the shallots before adding the apples or it will be too crisp) for a bit of extra flavor. It's great!

 

Commented by: pmpdzine

This receipe is phenomenal! Wonderful flavors, especially during the fall season - super easy to make, and is just so delicious! I love it served over brown/wild rice, and have it 2-3 times a month - I like to use boneless/skinless thighs in it. I can't say enough about it! Without disrepecting the last person who commented...terrible?! C'mon! I think the BBQ sauce says it all....

 

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Recipe Details

Total Preparation Time: 45 minutes
Ingredients: Chicken & Turkey
Actual Cooking Time: 15 to 30 minutes
Number of Servings: 4
Origin: American
Special Features: Quick to Prepare (under 30 minutes)
Kids Love It
Meal Type: Entree

Nutrient Information

Calories: 275
Total Fat: 4 g
Saturated Fat: 1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 1 g
Carbohydrates: 30 g
Protein: 30 g
Vitamin A: 69 RE
Vitamin C: 8 mg
Calcium: 54 mg
Sodium: 164 mg
Iron: 2 mg
Fiber: 2 g