APPLE THYME CHICKEN

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Apples and chicken may seem like an unusual combination, but they make a wonderful meal when grilled to perfection. The thyme chicken marinade gives a boost of flavor and tenderizes the meat nicely. -Peter Halferty of Corpus Christi, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup apple juice
1/2 cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 tablespoons canola oil
4 teaspoons minced fresh thyme or 1-1/2 teaspoons dried thyme
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
2 medium tart apples, peeled and quartered
1 tablespoon honey
1/2 teaspoon salt
SAUCE:
2 teaspoons cornstarch
3/4 teaspoon minced fresh thyme or 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
3/4 cup apple juice

Steps:

  • For marinade, in a bowl, mix first five ingredients. In another bowl, combine chicken and 3/4 cup marinade; refrigerate, covered, at least 2 hours. Reserve remaining marinade; cover and refrigerate., Toss apples in reserved marinade; remove apples with a slotted spoon. Stir honey into remaining apple marinade. Place apples on an oiled grill rack over medium heat; grill, uncovered, until tender, 4-6 minutes, turning and brushing frequently with honey mixture., Drain chicken, discarding chicken marinade. Sprinkle chicken with salt. Grill, covered, over medium heat until a thermometer reads 165°, 5-7 minutes per side; brush frequently with remaining honey mixture during the last 4 minutes., In a saucepan, mix sauce ingredients until smooth; bring to a boil. Cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes; stir in apples. Serve with chicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 310 calories, Fat 9g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 94mg cholesterol, Sodium 380mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 35g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Abdelrahman mohamed
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Great recipe!


Sam Ogega
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I'll be making this again for sure.


Angel Andrews
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Easy to make and very tasty.


Daniel Kwarteng
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Not a fan of thyme, but the chicken was still good.


Blessing Dickson
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I would definitely make this dish again.


Prince Gurung
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This was a great recipe! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the sauce was delicious.


Maryan Yaasiin
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I followed the recipe exactly and the chicken came out perfectly cooked. The thyme and apples gave the dish a wonderful flavor.


Desh Bidesh
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The chicken was a bit dry, but the sauce was delicious. I would recommend adding more liquid to the pan when cooking the chicken.


Jaykumar Mahara
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I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great. It's a perfect weeknight meal because it's quick and easy to prepare.


Boris Welcher
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I made this dish last night and my family loved it. The chicken was cooked to perfection and the sauce was flavorful and tangy.


Rahan Kusar
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This apple thyme chicken recipe was absolutely delicious! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the apple and thyme flavors perfectly complemented each other.