on the light side maple-apple chicken
I love this so simple, yet filling chicken dish. It has the sweetness from the syrup and the tartness of the apples. Great on it's own or serve with some plain rice with a handful of fresh cut herbs mixed into the rice! Calories for 1 chicken breast and 2/3 cup sauce; 284 Fat: 3.8 grams Carbs: 22.2 grams
prep time
40 Min
cook time
15 Min
method
Stove Top
yield
4 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 4 - skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
- 1/2 cup apple juice
- 2-1/2 tablespoon pure maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 large grannysmith apples, peeled, cored, quartered, sliced
- 1/4 teaspoon each, salt and pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- - thyme sprigs for garnish
How To Make on the light side maple-apple chicken
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Step 1Combine chicken and next 3 ingredients in a lg plastic zip-lock bag. Seal bag and refrigerate for 30 mins to marinate.
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Step 2Remove chicken from marinade, reserving marinade. Coat a lg skillet w/ cooking spray. Place skillet over med-high heat. Add chicken and cook on both sides for about 5-6 mins. Remove chicken from pan, set aside.
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Step 3Melt butter in same skillet, over med-high heat. Add apple slices, saute for 5 mins. Add reserved marinade, salt, pepper and cinnamon. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 5 mins, or until sauce is slightly reduced. Return chicken to skillet and cook until thoroughly heated through. Garnish w/ thyme sprigs.
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Category:
Chicken
Category:
Fruit Sauces
Tag:
#Healthy
Tag:
#Heirloom
Ingredient:
Chicken
Diet:
Low Fat
Diet:
Low Sodium
Diet:
Low Carb
Culture:
American
Method:
Stove Top
Keyword:
#Sauteed chicken w maple-apples
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