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Apple Chicken Skillet

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Apple Chicken Skillet

Ingredients

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For the Chicken:

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

  • ½ teaspoon ground coriander

  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

  • ¼ teaspoon nutmeg

  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

For the Sauce:

  • 1 tablespoon butter

  • 2 apples (such as Honeycrisp or Granny Smith), sliced

  • 1 medium shallot or ½ red onion, thinly sliced

  • 1 cup apple cider (not vinegar)

  • ½ cup heavy cream

  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar (optional, for extra sweetness)

  • Chopped fresh rosemary or parsley, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Season the Chicken:
    Mix salt, pepper, coriander, cinnamon, nutmeg, and thyme in a small bowl. Rub seasoning over both sides of the chicken.

  2. Sear the Chicken:
    Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
    Sear chicken for 4–5 minutes per side until golden brown (it doesn’t need to be fully cooked).
    Transfer to a plate.

  3. Sauté the Apples and Shallots:
    In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium. Melt butter.
    Add sliced apples and shallots; cook for 3–4 minutes until softened.

  4. Deglaze and Simmer:
    Pour in apple cider and stir, scraping up any browned bits.
    Let it simmer for 5 minutes to reduce slightly.

  5. Make the Sauce:
    Stir in cream, Dijon, and brown sugar. Simmer for 2–3 more minutes until slightly thickened.

  6. Finish Cooking:
    Return chicken to the pan. Cover and simmer on low heat for 10 minutes, or until chicken is fully cooked (165°F internal temperature).
    Spoon sauce and apples over the top before serving.

  7. Garnish & Serve:
    Sprinkle with fresh rosemary or parsley. Serve over mashed potatoes, rice, or crusty bread.

Notes

  • You can swap the cream for half-and-half or full-fat coconut milk for a lighter/dairy-free version.

  • Add a splash of white wine or a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes for extra depth.

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