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Apple Cider
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CHICKEN
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With cool fall weather comes the desire for hot, comforting meals. Take advantage of fall’s abundance of apples to make this savory dish.
Ingredients
Recipe courtesy of foodnetwork.com .
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1 Granny Smith apple, cored and sliced into 1/4-inch wedges
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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2 tablespoons butter
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 2 pounds) Salt and freshly ground black pepper
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2 teaspoons dried thyme
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2 bay leaves
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2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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1/2 Vidalia onion, chopped
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11/2 cups apple cider
Directions
until apple begins to get color and onions soften, about 6 minutes. Add flour and stir for 2–3 minutes. Nestle chicken back into pan, add cider, bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cover. Cook until chicken is cooked through, about 12 minutes.
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Heat oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, add to pan and sear until golden, about 4 minutes each side. Remove chicken from pan and set aside. Add remaining butter, onion, apple, garlic, thyme and bay leaves. Sauté
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