BAKED CHICKEN WITH APPLES & CREAM

Baked Chicken with Apples & Cream image

Provided by Daily Inspiration S

Categories Chicken

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 fryers (2 1/2 - 3 pounds, each) cut into serving pieces.
1/2 c butter (1 stick)
2 Tbsp sugar
1/4 tsp cinnamon
6 medium apples, cored, peeled and cut into quarters.
1 c apple juice
1/4 tsp poultry seasoning
pinch of thyme
1 c cream
lemon juice to coat apples to keep them from turning dark

Steps:

1. Baste chicken pieces with some butter and sprinkle with salt, pepper, garlic powder and a light sprinkling of onion powder. Place chicken pieces in one layer in a 12 x 16 inch pan. Bake in a 350 degree oven for about 45 minutes.
2. Cut apples into quarters and sprinkle with fresh lemon juice to prevent browning. Saute apples in butter with sugar and cinnamon until apples are almost tender. Add the apple juice and seasonings and cook until sauce is reduced to about half. Add cream and cook for 5 minutes.
3. Drain fat and/or juices from chicken pan or place chicken in another pan. Place apples over and around the chicken and pour the sauce over chicken and apples -- continue baking and basting for about 15 minutes or until chicken is tender. (
4. Serve this chicken dish with cinnamon rice or cinnamon noodles. (To make a simple cinnamon rice or noodles, toss in melted butter and sprinkle lightly with cinnamon).