Sunday, August 9, 2009

Apple and Thyme Chicken

Ingredients

2 breasts, bone and skin removed chicken breasts
1 tbsp butter flavored cooking spray, reduced calorie
1 dash salt
1 dash freshly ground black pepper
1 medium granny smith apple, thinly sliced
1 tbsp chopped shallots
1 tsp leaves dried thyme
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar

Directions

1.Preheat oven to 375°F (200° C). Rinse chicken breasts and pat dry with paper towels. Lightly spray a baking dish with butter-flavored cooking spray.
2.Sprinkle chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Place in a single layer in prepared dish.
3.Arrange apple slices over and around chicken breasts. Sprinkle with shallot and thyme leaves. Pour on balsamic vinegar.
4.Bake for 15-20 minutes, until chicken is opaque throughout. Cut to test.
5.Arranged cooked chicken on platter and spoon apples and cooking juices on top. Garnish with thyme sprigs, if you'd like. Serve immediately.

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