26 de julio de 2017

GLAZED CHICKEN THIGHS WITH APPLES RECIPE FOR TODAY

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GLAZED CHICKEN THIGHS WITH APPLES
PREP TIME: 15 MINUTES
COOKING TIME: 40 MINUTES
SERVINGS: 6

Looking for a light yet filling weeknight meal? Our glazed chicken thighs mix perfectly with apples to create a sweet and savory taste that will please the whole table.

INGREDIENTS

6 Chicken Thighs
½ cup apple jelly
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
2 cooking apples, (Braeburn, Gala or Granny Smith)
½ cup chicken broth, divided
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion, sliced

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION (PER SERVING)

Calories: 530
Fat: 31g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Sodium: 620mg Carbohydrate: 30g
Sugars: 24g
Protein: 32g

PREPARATION

Mix apple jelly and vinegar together until smooth and set aside.
Slice apples into 1/4-inch thick pieces. Add 1 tablespoon of chicken broth to apples to prevent browning.
Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper.
Heat olive oil in a 5-quart Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Place chicken skin side down in pot. Brown chicken for 5 minutes per side. Turn off heat, remove chicken and set aside. Drain the oil leaving 1 teaspoon in the pan.
Turn heat on to medium. Add onions and apples. Cook for 5 minutes.
Add remaining chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
Place chicken on top of onion-apple mixture. Pour jelly mixture over chicken. Cook covered with lid tilted for 20 minutes or until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 180°F.

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