Description
A delicious and easy weeknight meal featuring tender chicken paired with sweet apples and a tangy maple-lime sauce. This dish is a perfect balance of flavors and is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Chicken:
- 1.5 pounds chicken tenderloins or boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (for cooking the chicken)
- For the Apples and Sauce:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for cooking the apples)
- 2 large red apples (such as Gala, Fuji, or Honey Crisp), thoroughly washed, cored, and sliced
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1 medium lime, sliced (for garnish)
Instructions
- Season the Chicken: In a large bowl, season the chicken with paprika, chili powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat a large skillet over medium heat for about 2 minutes. Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil and the seasoned chicken. Cook for about 5 minutes per side, or until the chicken is cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Cook the Apples: In the same skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil and add the sliced apples. Cook for about 5 minutes per side, or until soft and pliable. Remove from heat.
- Make the Sauce: Add the maple syrup and lime juice to the skillet with the cooked apples. Stir to combine.
- Assemble: Return the cooked chicken to the skillet with the apples and sauce. Gently reheat on low heat, stirring to combine. Adjust sweetness or tartness with additional maple syrup or lime juice, if desired.
- Serve: Top with fresh thyme and garnish with fresh lime slices before serving.
Notes
- Allow the chicken to rest for a few minutes before slicing for juicier pieces.
- This dish pairs well with rice or quinoa to soak up the delicious sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg