Apple Thyme Chicken Recipe

Ingredients

• 6 tablespoons apple juice
• 6 tablespoons lemon juice
• 4-1/2 teaspoons cider vinegar
• 4-1/2 teaspoons canola oil
• 1-1/2 teaspoons dried thyme
• 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
• 2 medium tart apples, peeled and quartered
• 1 tablespoon honey
• SAUCE:
• 2 teaspoons cornstarch
• 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
• 3/4 cup apple juice

Directions

• In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Pour half of the marinade into a large resealable plastic bag; add chicken. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade.
• Coat grill rack with cooking spray before starting the grill. Drain and discard marinade from chicken. Dip apples in reserved marinade; set aside.
• Combine the honey with the remaining marinade. Grill chicken, covered, over medium heat for 4-6 minutes on each side or until a meet thermometer reads 170°, basting frequently with the honey marinade.
• Grill apples, uncovered, for 3-5 minutes, basting and turning frequently or until lightly browned.
• In a large saucepan, combine the cornstarch, thyme and apple juice until blended. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Slice the grilled apples; stir into sauce. Serve with chicken. Yield: 4 servings.

Apple Thyme Chicken published in Light & Tasty August/September 2002, p39