Description
Experience a delightful fusion of flavors with Zesty Savor Apple Chicken, featuring tender chicken breasts enveloped in a tangy cider mustard sauce. This one-pan dish combines the sweetness of fresh apples and aromatic herbs, creating an unforgettable meal perfect for any occasion. Simple to prepare and bursting with flavor, it’s sure to become a family favorite that brings warmth and comfort to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 Granny Smith apples, thinly sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 cup apple cider
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp honey (adjust to taste)
- 1 tsp fresh thyme (or ½ tsp dried thyme)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients by slicing the apples and mincing the garlic.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add olive oil. Once hot, season chicken breasts with salt and pepper and cook for 5-7 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic and apple slices for about 2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add apple cider, chicken broth, Dijon mustard, honey, and thyme; stir well.
- Return chicken breasts to the skillet, cover, and simmer on low heat for another 10 minutes until cooked through.
- Serve with extra sauce spooned over each portion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg