Chicken Sauteed with Apples

I never could understand why people would cook meals that involved adding a meat and a fruit together, until I started experimenting and realized that a lot of dishes were tasty that had both ingredients mixed together. This recipe is a simple one and it tastes really good. With it being summertime, I try to incorporate lots of fresh fruits and vegetables into my meals. This is a great way to try apples in a different way. I served this dish with some homemade whole wheat dinner rolls and roasted carrots and baby red potatoes. I hope you like this recipe as much as I do.

Chicken Sauteed with Apples
Serves 4

Original Recipe from RealSimple.com

Ingredients:
4 boneless, skinless thin-sliced chicken breasts
1 tablespoon of olive oil
1 large Braeburn apple, cored and peeled, and cut into 1/2 inch slices
1 cup apple juice
1 large sweet onion sliced
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon of dried thyme or you can use fresh thyme
salt and pepper for seasoning
2 tablespoons dijon mustard

Directions:
-In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat
-Place chicken breasts in the skillet and saute for about 3 minutes per side
-Add the apple slices, the apple juice, the onions, the garlic, the thyme, and salt and pepper and mix all together. Place a lid on top of the skillet.
-Simmer for about 8 minutes or until chicken is fork tender.
-Remove chicken, apples, and onions and place on a serving platter.
-Keep the juice in the skillet and bring to a boil.
-Add the dijon mustard and let the sauce reduce slightly (about 4-5 minutes on a medium heat)
-Pour the sauce over the chicken and serve.

*Modifications:
-The only thing I do differently in this recipe is use a no sugar added apple juice, which is a lot less sugar and calories than normal apple juice. The apples are sweet enough without having to add a bunch of sugar from normal apple juice.

Enjoy! :)