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Quick And Easy Apple Maple Chicken

Delicious Quick And Easy Apple Maple Chicken For Cozy Nights

This Quick And Easy Apple Maple Chicken recipe combines tender chicken with sautéed apples in a sweet maple sauce, perfect for a cozy dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts Chicken thighs can be used for extra flavor.
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Vegetable oil can be used for a neutral taste.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Adjust according to preference.
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper Can be omitted for milder palates.
For the Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Maple Syrup Adjust to suit taste.
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth Vegetable broth is a suitable alternative.
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon Can replace with apple pie spice.
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Lemon Juice Optional but recommended.
For the Apples
  • 2 medium Apples Cored and sliced; Honeycrisp or Granny Smith preferred.
Garnish
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Thyme Can substitute with rosemary.

Equipment

  • large skillet

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Pour olive oil into a large skillet and set over medium-high heat. Wait until the oil shimmers slightly.
  2. Season chicken breasts with salt and black pepper. Add to the skillet, cooking for about 5-6 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, add the sliced apples. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until softened.
  4. Combine maple syrup, chicken broth, and cinnamon in the skillet. Stir and let bubble for about 2 minutes.
  5. Nestle the chicken back into the skillet among the apples. Cover and cook for an additional 5-7 minutes.
  6. Drizzle fresh lemon juice over the dish just before serving, and sprinkle with fresh thyme.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Feel free to add chopped nuts for extra crunch and texture.

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