Braised Chicken Breasts With Apple-Shallot Sauce Recipe

Name: Braised Chicken Breasts With Apple-Shallot Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 skinless chicken breasts; 1 tablespoon canola oil; 1 tablespoon unsalted butter; 1 tablespoon packed brown sugar; 2 apples (golden delicious), peeled, quartered, cored, and sliced into 1/4-inch-thick wedges; 1/2 cup sliced shallots (2 to 3); 14 oz (1 can) reduced-sodium chicken broth; 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar; 2 sprigs fresh thyme; 1 teaspoon of floor mixed with 1 teaspoon of room-temperature butter

Servings: persons

4 skinless chicken breasts
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 tablespoon packed brown sugar
2 apples (golden delicious), peeled, quartered, cored, and sliced into 1/4-inch-thick wedges
1/2 cup sliced shallots (2 to 3)
14 oz (1 can) reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
2 sprigs fresh thyme
1 teaspoon of floor mixed with 1 teaspoon of room-temperature butter

1
Pat chicken dry and rub with salt and pepper. Heat oil in a heavy skillet over moderately high heat. Brown chicken, turning over once, 6 to 8 minutes total. Move chicken to a plate.
2
Add butter, apples, and shallots to skillet and cook over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until apples are tender. Add brown sugar and stir occasionally until mixture is deep brown.
3
Add vinegar and stir until liquid evaporates.
4
Add broth, and thyme, bring to boil and deglaze skillet. Return chicken to skillet along with any juices accumulated on plate. Reduce heat and simmer, loosely covered, until chicken is cooked, 20 to 25 minutes.
5
Remove chicken and place in warmer. Reduce sauce by half. Strain liquid into a sauce pan with a fine strainer (slightly mash solids in strainer to remove liquid) then further reduce liquid until 1/2 to 3/4 of a cup remains. Discard solids. Slowly whisk in floor and butter mixture.

440

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 skinless chicken breasts, 1 tablespoon canola oil, 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, 1 tablespoon packed brown sugar, and more.

Yes, Braised Chicken Breasts With Apple-Shallot Sauce falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Braised Chicken Breasts With Apple-Shallot Sauce

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