APPLETINI CHICKEN

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.