Apple Thyme Chicken
Apples and chicken may seem like an unusual combination, but they make a wonderful meal when grilled to perfection. The thyme marinade gives a boost of flavor and tenderizes the chicken nicely. From Peter Halferty: Corpus Christi, Texas. Recipe published in Light & Tasty August/September 2002.
Yield: 4 servings
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Ingredients
- 6 tablespoon(s) apple juice
- 6 tablespoon(s) lemon juice
- 4 1/2 teaspoon(s) cider vingar
- 4 1/2 teaspoon(s) canola oil
- 1 1/2 teaspoon(s) dried thyme
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
- 2 medium tart apples, peeled and quartered
- 1 tablespoon(s) honey
- Sauce:
- 2 teaspoon(s) cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon(s) dried thyme
- 3/4 cup(s) apple juice
Preparation
- • In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Pour half of the marinade into a large resealable plastic bag; add chicken. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade.
- • Drain and discard marinade from chicken. Dip apples in reserved marinade; set aside. Combine honey with the remaining marinade.
- • Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. Grill chicken, covered, over medium heat for 4-6 minutes on each side or until a meet thermometer reads 170°, basting frequently with the honey marinade.
- • Grill apples, uncovered, for 3-5 minutes, basting and turning frequently or until lightly browned.
- • In a large saucepan, combine the cornstarch, thyme and apple juice until blended. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Slice the grilled apples; stir into sauce. Serve with chicken.
August 2011
This recipe is a personal recipe added by psfreeman and has not been tested or endorsed by MyRecipes.
Apple Thyme Chicken Recipe at a Glance
- COURSE: Main Dishes
- CONVENIENCE: Canning/Preserving
- MAIN INGREDIENT: Poultry
- COOKING METHOD: Grill
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