Apple – Thyme Chicken

Ingredients

• 4 large boneless skinless breasts (about 2 lbs.)
• butter flavored cooking spray
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 medium Granny Smith apple, cored and thinly sliced
• 1 minced shallot
• 1 Tbs fresh thyme leaves
• ¼ cup balsamic vinegar

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Lightly spray 9×13? dish with cooking spray.
2. Rinse chicken breasts and pat dry. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. Place in a single layer in the prepared dish.
3. Arrange apple slices over and around chicken. Sprinkle with shallot and thyme; pour balsamic vinegar on top.
4. Bake for 20-30 minutes, until chicken is opaque throughout; cut to test.
5. Arrange chicken on platter and spoon apples and juices on top. Garnish with fresh thyme, if desired. Serve immediately.
6. Cooking Tips:
7. *1 teaspoon dried thyme may be substituted for 1 tablespoon fresh.
8. **Pounding out the chicken breasts so that they’re a bit more even in thickness assures more even cooking.