Chicken Apple Skillet
This Chicken Apple Skillet is a flavorful, hearty dish that combines seasoned chicken with the sweet, tangy notes of apples. It is perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner or a special autumn meal.
Ingredients
- 1 ¼ pound (600g) boneless skinless chicken breasts
- salt and freshly ground black pepper
- dried thyme ,or rosemary
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 medium apples, Honeycrisp or Gala Apples, (about 10oz -300g) , cored and sliced
- 2 cloves garlic , minced
- 3 tbsp (45g) honey
- 1/2 cup (120ml) chicken or vegetable stock
- 2 tbsp (30g) butter
- fresh thyme or rosemary , for garnishing
Instructions
- Cut the chicken breast into ¾ inch (2cm) long strips. Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and a pinch of dried thyme and rosemary.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the chicken to the pan and cook for about 4-6 minutes. Flip the chicken and cook for another 4-6 minutes until golden brown. Check if the chicken is cooked through.
- Transfer the chicken to a plate until you prepare the garlic honey sauce.
- Add the apple slices into the pan. If necessary add another tablespoon of olive oil. Cook the apples for about 3-5 minutes per side until soft.
- Add garlic, chicken or vegetable stock, honey, butter and apple cider vinegar.
- Cook for about 1 minute until simmers, butter is melted and garlic is fragrant.
- Transfer the chicken back into the skillet, and toss to coat with the garlic honey sauce.
- Remove from heat, sprinkle fresh rosemary or thyme.
- Serve with mashed potatoes, rice, or crusty bread.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 serving out of 6Calories: 259kcalCarbohydrates: 19.3gProtein: 21.6gFat: 11.2gSaturated Fat: 3.1gCholesterol: 74mgSodium: 309mgPotassium: 461mgFiber: 1.8gSugar: 16.4gCalcium: 10mgIron: 1mg