Apple Thyme Chicken

Name: Apple Thyme Chicken
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 177 milliliters apple juice; 4 teaspoons canola oil; 4 teaspoons cider vinegar; 2 teaspoons cornstarch; 0 teaspoons dried thyme; 1 Tbsp honey; 6 Tbsps lemon juice; 454 grams boneless skinless chicken breast halves each); 2 mediums tart apples, peeled and quartered

Apple Thyme Chicken might be just the main course you are searching for. One portion of this dish contains around 24g of protein, 7g of fat, and a total of 259 calories. This gluten free and dairy free recipe serves 4. A mixture of tart apples, cornstarch, lemon juice, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so delicious. To use up the lemon juice you could follow this main course with the Lemon Shortbread Cookies with Lemon Icing

Instructions

In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients.

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Bowl

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.

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Marinade

Whole Chicken

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Ziploc Bags

Drain and discard marinade from chicken. Dip apples in reserved marinade; set aside.

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Marinade

Whole Chicken

Apple

Dip

Combine honey with the remaining marinade.

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Marinade

Honey

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.

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Cooking Oil

Marinade

Whole Chicken

Honey

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Paper Towels

Kitchen Thermometer

Grill

Tongs

Grill apples, uncovered, for 3-5 minutes, basting and turning frequently or until lightly browned.

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Apple

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Grill

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.

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Apple Juice