Skillet Chicken Breasts with Apples
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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
- 2 tart apples (such as Granny Smith)
- 1 medium onion
- 4 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil (or canola oil)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons thyme leaves (or about 1/2 teaspoon dried)
- 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
- 1 cup apple juice
- 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- salt and pepper to taste
Steps to Make It
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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.