Ingredients:
- 4 teaspoons olive oil
- 2 tart apples, thinly sliced
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
- 1 cup apple juice
- 1 tablespoon of apple vodka
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- salt & pepper to taste
Preparation:
In a heavy skillet over medium heat, heat 2 teaspoons of olive oil or canola; cook apples, onion and thyme for about 4 minutes, or until apples are just tender but still slightly crisp. Transfer the apple and onion mixture to bowl and set aside.
Add remaining 2 teaspoons of olive oil or canola to the skillet; cook chicken, turning once, for about 3 to 4 minutes or until golden brown on both sides. Reduce heat to medium low. Set 1 tablespoon apple juice aside and pour remaining juice in skillet along with the apple vodka. Cover and simmer for 6 to 8 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and juices run clear.
With slotted spoon, remove chicken to platter and keep warm. Combine cornstarch with reserved tablespoon apple juice; stir into skillet juices and cook over high heat, scraping up any browned bits, for 2 minutes or until the juices are thickened.
Return apple mixture to pan and heat through, season with salt and pepper. Spoon apple mixture around the cooked chicken.
