Maple-Apple Chicken Breasts |
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Prep Time: 11 Minutes Cook Time: 23 Minutes |
Ready In: 34 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Be sure to use pure maple syrup, not pancake syrup, for a richer maple flavor. Ingredients:
4 (6-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves |
1/2 cup apple juice |
2 tablespoons maple syrup |
1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves |
cooking spray |
1 tablespoon light stick butter |
2 large granny smith apples, peeled, cored, quartered, and sliced |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper |
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon |
thyme sprigs (optional) |
Directions:
1. Combine chicken and next 3 ingredients in a large zip-top plastic bag; seal bag, and marinate chicken in refrigerator 30 minutes.
2. Remove chicken from marinade, reserving marinade. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat; coat pan with cooking spray. Add chicken; cook 5 to 6 minutes on each side or until done. Remove chicken from pan, and set aside.
3. Melt butter in pan over medium-high heat. Add apples; sauté 4 minutes. Add reserved marinade, salt, pepper, and cinnamon; bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer 4 minutes or until reduced slightly. Return chicken to pan; cook 2 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Garnish with thyme sprigs, if desired.
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