APPLE BRAISED CHICKEN

I made a freaking awesome dinner on Sunday night and forgot to take pictures. I hate it when that happens…I almost didn’t blog about this recipe because I figured that without photos, no one would care. Then I realized that just because I don’t have photo proof, doesn’t mean life hasn’t happened in a glorious or messy way! I think there’s a lesson there, but that’s not what this post is about…this post is about a low fat recipe that will rock your world. I hope you’ll take my word for it and try it sometime, even if I didn’t include pictures!!!

Ingredients

2 tsp vegetable oil1 pound(s) uncooked boneless, skinless chicken breast, four 4-oz pieces
2 Tbsp all-purpose flour
1 large onion(s), sliced
2 medium apple(s), firm, cored and sliced
1 cup(s) apple cider
1 cup(s) fat-free chicken broth
1/2 tsp table salt
1/2 tsp ground ginger
2 tsp cornstarch

Instructions

• In a large, heavy-bottomed skillet, warm oil over high heat. Toss chicken with flour in a medium bowl, patting off excess. Place chicken in skillet and brown well on both sides. Remove chicken from pan and set aside.
• Reduce stove temperature to low and add onion to skillet. Sauté, stirring often, until onion is tender and lightly browned.
• Stir in apples, cider, chicken broth, salt, ginger and chicken. Bring to a simmer, cover and cook for 30 minutes. 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 cornstarch mixture with remaining pan juices, whisking constantly. Simmer for one minute. Pour sauce over chicken and serve. Yields 1 chicken breast and about 3/4 cup of apple-onion mixture per serving.