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Apple Braised Chicken 🍎🍗
Overview:
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Servings: 4
- Calories: 217.1 per serving
- Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (4.5 out of 5 stars)
Description:
🌟 POINTS-5. Simmering poultry in fat-free liquid is a moist, low-POINT way to flavor food. Experiment with other types of broths and juices, too.
Ingredients:
Quantity | Ingredient |
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2 | Boneless skinless chicken breasts |
1 | All-purpose flour |
2 | Onions |
1 | Apple |
2 | Apple cider |
1 | Fat-free chicken broth |
1 | Table salt |
1/2 | Ground ginger |
1/2 | Cornstarch |
Instructions:
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Preparation:
- In a large, heavy-bottomed skillet, warm oil over high heat.
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Coating the Chicken:
- Toss chicken with flour in a medium bowl, patting off excess.
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Browning the Chicken:
- Place chicken in the skillet and brown well on both sides.
- Once browned, remove chicken from the pan and set aside.
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Sauteing the Onions:
- Reduce stove temperature to low and add onion to the skillet.
- Sauté, stirring often, until onion is tender and lightly browned.
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Adding the Apples and Liquids:
- Stir in apples, apple cider, fat-free chicken broth, salt, ginger, and the browned chicken.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer, cover, and let it cook for 30 minutes.
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Creating the Sauce:
- Use a slotted spoon to transfer chicken, onions, and apples to a serving dish.
- In a small bowl, whisk together cornstarch and 2 to 3 tablespoons of pan juices.
- Combine the cornstarch mixture with the remaining pan juices, whisking constantly.
- Allow the sauce to simmer for one minute.
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Serving:
- Pour the delicious sauce over the chicken.
- Serve hot and enjoy! 😋
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 217.1
- Fat: 3.9g
- Saturated Fat: 0.7g
- Cholesterol: 65.8mg
- Sodium: 489.2mg
- Carbohydrates: 17.6g
- Fiber: 2.3g
- Sugar: 8.8g
- Protein: 27.3g
Recipe Notes:
- 🌿 Feel free to experiment with different types of apples for varied flavors.
- 🥣 Serve this chicken dish with a side of rice or mashed potatoes for a complete meal.
- 🔥 Adjust the seasoning according to your taste preferences, adding more ginger for a zesty kick or reducing salt for a milder flavor.
- 🕰️ This recipe is perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner or a special weekend meal with loved ones.