Apple And Thyme Chicken Recipe

• 2 whl boneless and skinless chicken breasts, about 1/2 lb. (225 g) each, halved and all traces of fat removed butter-flavored cooking spray salt (optional) and freshly grnd pepper to taste
• 1 med Granny Smith or possibly other tart green apple, cored and thinly sliced
• 1 x shallot, chopped
• 1 Tbsp. (15 ml) fresh thyme leaves or possibly 1 tsp. (5 ml) crushed dry thyme
• 1/4 c. (59 ml) balsamic vinegar fresh thyme sprigs for garnish

1. Preheat oven to 375 F (190 C).
2. Rinse chicken breasts and pat dry with paper towels.
3. Lightly spray a baking dish with cooking spray.
4. Sprinkle chicken breasts with salt (if using) and pepper.
5. Place in a single layer in the prepared baking dish.
6. Arrange apple slices over and around chicken breasts.
7. Sprinkle with shallot and thyme leaves; pour on the balsamic vinegar.
8. Bake for 15 to 20 min, till chicken is opaque throughout (cut to test).
9. Arrange cooked breasts on a platter and spoon apples and cooking juices on top.
10. Garnish with thyme sprigs, if you like.
11. Serve at once.

chicken breasts, green apple, shallot, thyme, balsamic vinegar

Taken from cookeatshare.com/recipes/apple-and-thyme-chicken-66177 (may not work)