MAPLE WALNUT CHICKEN

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My friend made this for me and warned that I would request the recipe before the end of the meal. It was fantastic and I got the recipe as warned :) I usually make with roasted potatoes as a side.

Provided by Not_Quite_Moms

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 30m

Yield 4 breasts, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 boneless chicken breasts
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon fresh thyme
1 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
1/2 cup water

Steps:

  • 1.Combine olive oil, thyme, sea salt and freshly ground black pepper.
  • 2.Rub chicken with seasoning and let stand.
  • 3.In a 12" nonstick skillet, toast walnuts over medium-low heat 4-6 min or until golden and fragrant, stirring constantly. Note: walnuts may burn quickly if left unattended.
  • 4.Transfer walnuts to dish, and turn heat up to medium under the hot skillet.
  • 5.Add chicken to same skillet. Cook 12 min or until done, turning frequently.
  • 6.Transfer chicken to a clean plate.
  • 7.Add vinegar to the chicken drippings in the hot skillet and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
  • 8.Add maple syrup and water, and simmer 6-7 min until slightly thickened. Stir in walnuts and serve on top of chicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 419, Fat 26.4, SaturatedFat 5.2, Cholesterol 92.8, Sodium 676.9, Carbohydrate 12.5, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 9.5, Protein 32.5

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