Apple Braised Chicken

Name: Apple Braised Chicken
Ingredients: 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

10 ingredients

14 steps

Ingredients

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

Directions

1

In a large, heavy-bottomed skillet, warm oil over high heat.
2

Toss chicken with flour in a medium bowl, patting off excess.
3

Place chicken in skillet and brown well on both sides.
4

Remove chicken from pan and set aside.
5

Reduce stove temperature to low and add onion to skillet.
6

Saute, stirring often, until onion is tender and lightly browned.
7

Stir in apples, cider, chicken broth, salt, ginger and chicken.
8

Bring to a simmer, cover and cook for 30 minutes.
9

Use a slotted spoon to transfer chicken, onions and apples to a serving dish.
10

In a small bowl, whisk together cornstarch and 2 to 3 Tbs of pan juices.
11

Combine cornstarch mixture with remaining pan juices, whisking constantly.
12

Simmer for one minute.
13

Pour sauce over chicken and serve.
14

Yields 1 chicken breast and about 3/4 cup of apple-onion mixture per serving.