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Chicken and Apples in Honey Mustard Sauce Recipe

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  • Author: Lauren
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This classic Chicken and Apples in Honey Mustard Sauce recipe features tender pan-seared chicken breasts cooked with sweet, tart apples in a creamy honey mustard sauce, perfect for an easy and flavorful family dinner. The sauce is made from apple cider, Dijon mustard, honey, and chicken broth, creating a mild yet delicious glaze that complements the natural sweetness of the apples.

Ingredients

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Sauce Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup sweet apple cider
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • Salt, to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth

Chicken and Apples

  • 1/2 cup flour, for dredging
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 small unpeeled apples, cored and cut into eighths (such as Fuji, Granny Smith, Jonathan, Jonagold, Pippin, or McIntosh)

Garnish

  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. Prepare the sauce mixture: In a bowl, whisk together the apple cider, cornstarch, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and freshly ground black pepper until smooth. Set this mixture aside to use later for the sauce.
  2. Season and dredge chicken: Season the chicken breasts generously with salt. Then, dredge each chicken breast in the flour, ensuring they are well coated. Shake off any excess flour to avoid clumping during cooking.
  3. Brown chicken and apples: Heat the olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium to medium-high heat until hot. Add the chicken breasts to the pan and cook without moving until well browned on one side, about 3 to 4 minutes. Flip the chicken over, add the apple slices to the skillet, and continue cooking until the chicken is browned on the other side and the apples begin to soften.
  4. Add broth and cider sauce, then simmer: Pour in the chicken broth and the prepared apple cider mixture. Increase the heat to bring the liquid to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the skillet and let the chicken and apples simmer gently until the chicken is cooked through and tender, approximately 15 minutes.
  5. Reduce the sauce: Use a slotted spoon to remove the chicken breasts and apple slices, placing them on serving plates. Increase the heat under the pan to high and simmer the sauce for one to two minutes, until it thickens slightly and becomes glossy.
  6. Serve: Spoon the thickened honey mustard sauce over the chicken and apples. Garnish with fresh parsley for a pop of color and freshness. This dish pairs perfectly with rice or noodles.

Notes

  • The sauce is mild by default; for a more intense honey mustard flavor, double the amount of apple cider, mustard, and honey in the sauce mixture, and omit the chicken broth.
  • Do not use Red Delicious apples for this recipe, as their texture and flavor do not hold up well during cooking.
  • This recipe is adapted from Jean Kressy of the Boston Globe.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 339
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 350mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 1.5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8.5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 31g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 29g
  • Cholesterol: 75mg

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