Chicken And Apple Saute

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Servings: 4 Difficulty: Advanced
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A savory main course featuring tender chicken breasts braised with tart apples and onions in a tangy cider glaze.
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This comforting Chicken and Apple Saute is a perfect weeknight dinner that balances savory and sweet flavors. Tender boneless chicken breasts are pan-seared until golden, then simmered in a light sauce made from apple juice and cider vinegar. Thinly sliced tart apples and sweet onions add texture and a subtle fruitiness, enhanced by the earthy aroma of dried thyme. The sauce is thickened with a touch of cornstarch to create a glossy coating that clings to the meat. It’s a quick, healthy, and elegant dish that feels special without requiring hard-to-find ingredients or excessive prep time.

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Chicken And Apple Saute

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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 4 Calories: 87.4

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This comforting Chicken and Apple Saute is a perfect weeknight dinner that balances savory and sweet flavors. Tender boneless chicken breasts are pan-seared until golden, then simmered in a light sauce made from apple juice and cider vinegar. Thinly sliced tart apples and sweet onions add texture and a subtle fruitiness, enhanced by the earthy aroma of dried thyme. The sauce is thickened with a touch of cornstarch to create a glossy coating that clings to the meat. It&# 226;ÂÂs a quick, healthy, and elegant dish that feels special without requiring hard-to-find ingredients or excessive prep time.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Season the boneless chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper on both sides.
  2. Heat 2 teaspoons of vegetable oil in a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Add the sliced apples, onion, and dried thyme to the skillet.
  4. Sauté the apple and onion mixture for about 4 minutes, until just tender-crisp.
  5. Remove the fruit and vegetable mixture from the skillet and set aside in a bowl.
  6. Add the remaining 2 teaspoons of oil to the same skillet over medium-high heat.
  7. Place the chicken breasts in the skillet and cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side, until golden brown.
  8. Reduce the heat to medium-low.
  9. Reserve 1 tablespoon of the apple juice, then pour the remaining juice and the cider vinegar into the skillet with the chicken.
  10. Cover the skillet and simmer for 6 to 8 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink inside.
  11. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the chicken to a serving platter and keep warm.
  12. In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and the reserved 1 tablespoon of apple juice until smooth.
  13. Stir the cornstarch mixture into the skillet juices and bring to a boil over high heat.
  14. Cook for 2 minutes, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan, until the sauce thickens.
  15. Return the sautéed apple and onion mixture to the skillet and heat through.
  16. Season the sauce with additional salt and pepper to taste.
  17. Spoon the apple and onion mixture with the sauce over the chicken to serve.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 87.4kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5.1g8%
Saturated Fat 0.8g4%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 0.8mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 10.3g4%
Dietary Fiber 0.2g1%
Sugars 5.8g
Protein 0.1g1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: chicken, apple, saute, dinner, easy, weeknight, healthy, cider, thyme, onion, gluten-free, low-carb, braised, pan-seared, fruity, savory, comfort-food, family-friendly, quick-meal, protein
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