This Apple Cider Chicken recipe is such a crowd-pleaser and will have family and friends raving when you serve it this Christmas Feast.
It’s tender, juicy, and infused with the delicious flavors of fresh apple cider.
NUTRITIONAL INFO PER SERVE (4 serves)
251 Cal | 10g Fats | 16g Carbs | 24g Protein
INGREDIENTS
- 450g boneless, skinless chicken breasts, trimmed
- ½ teaspoon salt, divided
- ½ teaspoon ground pepper, divided
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- 2 medium Granny Smith apples, peeled and thickly sliced
- ¼ cup finely chopped shallots
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ cup apple cider
- ½ cup low sodium chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon reduced-fat sour cream
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
STEP BY STEP
1) Season chicken with 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook, flipping once, until browned, about 3 minutes per side. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
2) Reduce heat to medium. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil, apples, shallot and thyme to the pan. Cook, stirring, until softened, 2 to 3 minutes. Add apple cider and broth; bring to a simmer. Cook until slightly thickened, about 3 minutes.
3) Return the chicken and any accumulated juices to the pan; adjust heat to maintain a simmer. Cook until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the thickest part of the chicken registers 165°F / 74 165°C 3 to 4 minutes.
4) Transfer the chicken to a platter. Stir sour cream, parsley and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper into the sauce. Spoon the sauce over the chicken.
Serve with sauteed green beans and your fave mash….Enjoy!!
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