McIntosh Apple Braised Chicken
4
Points®
Total time: 55 min • Prep: 20 min • Cook: 35 min • Serves: 4 • Difficulty: Easy
Simmering poultry in fat free liquids is a moist, low POINTS value way to flavour food. Experiment with other types of broths and juices, too.
Ingredients
Vegetable oil
2 tsp(s)
Cooked skinless, boneless chicken breast
1 pound(s)
All-purpose flour
2 tbsp(s)
Onion
1 large, sliced
Apple
2 medium, firm, cored and sliced
Apple cider
1 cup(s)
Canned condensed chicken broth
8 oz
Table salt
½ tsp(s)
Ground ginger
½ tsp(s)
Cornstarch
2 tsp(s)
Instructions
1
In a large, heavy-bottomed skillet, warm oil over high heat. Toss chicken with flour, patting off excess. Place in pan and brown well on both sides.
2
Remove chicken from pan, reduce heat to low and add onion. Sauté, stirring often, until onion is tender and lightly browned.
3
Stir in apples, cider, chicken broth, salt, ginger and chicken. Bring to a simmer, cover and cook for 30 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to transfer chicken, onions and apples to a serving dish.
4
In a small bowl, whisk together cornstarch and 2 to 3 tablespoons of pan juices. Combine cornstarch mixture with remaining pan juices, whisking constantly. Simmer for one minute. Pour sauce over chicken and serve.
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