Apple Chicken Stew

Ingredients

• 1-1/2 teaspoons salt
• 3/4 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon caraway seeds
• 1-1/2 pounds potatoes (about 4 medium), cut into 3/4-inch pieces
• 4 medium carrots, cut into 1/4-inch slices
• 1 medium red onion, halved and sliced
• 1 celery rib, thinly sliced
• 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 large tart apple, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
• 1-1/4 cups apple cider or juice
• Minced fresh parsley