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Rustic Chicken and Apples Dinner

• Browned Brussels sprouts Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add 1 1/2 pounds Brussels sprouts (trimmed and halved) 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 3 thinly sliced garlic cloves; cook 15 minutes or until lightly browned, stirring occasionally. Stir in 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar, cook one minute.

• Dinner rolls 

GAME PLAN

Total time: 43 minutes

1. While oven heats for chicken:
• Prepare apple mixture.
• Skin chicken thighs.

2. While chicken roasts:
• Prepare and cook Brussels sprouts.
• Warm dinner rolls.

Chicken Thighs with Roasted Apples and Garlic

Baking then mashing the apples creates a flavorful, chunky sauce for the chicken—and lets you sneak more fruit into your diet, too. Skin the thighs to keep this dish healthy, and feel free to leave bits of peel on the apples to make this rustic dish even more colorful and rich in fiber.

Randy Mayor; Melanie J. Clarke Photo by: Randy Mayor; Melanie J. Clarke

Ingredients

  • 5 cups chopped peeled Braeburn apple (about 1 1/2 pounds)
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh sage
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 4 garlic cloves, chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
  • Cooking spray
  • 8 chicken thighs (about 2 pounds), skinned
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • Chopped parsley (optional)

Preparation

Preheat oven to 475°.

Combine first 5 ingredients. Add 1/4 teaspoon salt; toss well to coat. Spread apple mixture on a jelly roll pan coated with cooking spray.

Sprinkle chicken with 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper, and arrange on top of the apple mixture. Bake at 475° for 25 minutes or until chicken is done and apple is tender. Remove chicken from pan; keep warm.

Partially mash apple mixture with a potato masher, and serve with chicken. Sprinkle with parsley, if desired.

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A hearty portion of chicken and seasoned apples anchor this filling, low-fat meal. For added color on the plate, include pan-seared Brussels sprouts enlivened with balsamic vinegar. (Serves 4)

• Browned Brussels sprouts Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add 1 1/2 pounds Brussels sprouts (trimmed and halved) 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 3 thinly sliced garlic cloves; cook 15 minutes or until lightly browned, stirring occasionally. Stir in 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar, cook one minute.

• Dinner rolls 

GAME PLAN

Total time: 43 minutes

1. While oven heats for chicken:
• Prepare apple mixture.
• Skin chicken thighs.

2. While chicken roasts:
• Prepare and cook Brussels sprouts.
• Warm dinner rolls.

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Produce

  • 5 cups chopped peeled Braeburn apple (about 1 1/2 pounds)
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh sage
  • 4 garlic cloves, chopped

Spices

  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg

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Chicken Thighs with Roasted Apples and Garlic

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