Apple Braised Chicken

By Tonya_Speed

NUTRITION per serving: 262 Calories; 4g Fat; 30g Protein; 26g Carbohydrate; 3g Dietary Fiber; 66mg Cholesterol; 207mg Sodium. Exchanges: 1/2 Grain (Starch); 4 Lean Meat; 1/2 Vegetable; 1 Fruit; 1/2 Fat. Points: 5

Ingredients

• Water/oil mixture
• 4 (4-oz.) boneless skinless chicken breast halves
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 1 large onion, sliced
• 2 medium apples, cored and sliced
• 1 cup apple cider
• 1 cup low sodium chicken broth
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 2 teaspoons cornstarch

Preparation

Step 1

In a large skillet with a tight-fitting lid, heat water/oil mixture over high heat. In a medium bowl, toss chicken with flour, patting off excess; add to skillet and brown well on both sides. Remove from pan and set aside. Reduce skillet heat to low; add onion and saute, stirring often, until tender and lightly browned. Stir in apples, cider, broth, ginger and browned chicken. Bring to a simmer, cover and cook for 30 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer chicken, onions and apples to a serving dish. In a small bowl, whisk together cornstarch and 2 to 3 tablespoons of pan juices; add to skillet and simmer for 1 minute, whisking constantly. Pour sauce over chicken and serve.

SERVING SUGGESTION: Baked sweet potatoes (if you like, nuke in microwave to keep your kitchen cool). Add steamed broccoli.