APPLE BRAISED CHICKEN

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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.

Provided by TishT

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 55m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, four 4 oz pieces
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 large onion, sliced
2 medium apples, firm,cored and sliced
1 cup apple cider
1 cup fat-free chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon table salt
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
2 teaspoons cornstarch

Steps:

  • 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 Tbs 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 217.1, Fat 3.9, SaturatedFat 0.7, Cholesterol 65.8, Sodium 489.2, Carbohydrate 17.6, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 8.8, Protein 27.3

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