Braised Apple Balsamic Chicken Thighs
Ingredients
Food Safety
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Steps
Place the flour, thyme, paprika and half the salt and pepper in a plastic re-sealable bag. Add the chicken, in batches, and shake until well coated. Shake off the excess flour and transfer to a plate.
Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet set over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side or until browned; stir in the chopped apple. Whisk the broth with ¼ cup (60 mL) juice, the vinegar, mustard, garlic and remaining salt and pepper. Pour into skillet and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for 20 to 25 minutes or until chicken is tender and cooked through. Transfer the chicken to a platter and tent with foil. Whisk the cornstarch with the remaining apple juice. Pour into the skillet and bring to a boil. Cook, stirring constantly for 3 minutes or until the sauce is thickened. Pour over the chicken thighs and sprinkle with green onion.
Helpful Tip
Serve over buttered noodles, mashed potatoes or creamy polenta.
Nutrition Info
| Per 2 chicken thighs & ⅓ cup (75 mL) sauce serving | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 350 |
| Protein | 25 g |
| Fat | 13 g |
| Saturated Fat | 3.5 g |
| Carbohydrate | 23 g |
| Fibre | 2 g |
| Sugar | 5 g |
| Cholesterol | 112 mg |
| Sodium | 460 mg |
| Per 2 chicken thighs & ⅓ cup (75 mL) sauce serving | % Daily Value |
|---|---|
| Potassium | 118 |
| Calcium | 2 |
| Iron | 8 |
| Vitamin A | 6 |
| Vitamin C | 6 |
| Vitamin B6 | 7 |
| Vitamin B12 | 3 |
| Zinc | 2 |
