Apple Thyme Chicken

Apples and chicken may seem like an unusual combination, but they make a wonderful meal when grilled to perfection. The thyme chicken marinade gives a boost of flavor and tenderizes the meat nicely. This is a great recipe that can be made in advance and allow the chicken to marinate until ready to cook.

How to make Apple Thyme Chicken

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup apple juice
• 1/2 cup lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
• 2 tablespoons canola oil
• 4 teaspoons minced fresh thyme or 1-1/2 teaspoons dried thyme
• 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
• 2 medium tart apples, peeled and quartered
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Sauce:

• 2 teaspoons cornstarch
• 3/4 teaspoon minced fresh thyme or 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
• 3/4 cup apple juice

Directions

1. Make the marinade:
   1. In a bowl, mix first 5 ingredients.
   2. In another bowl, combine chicken and 3/4 cup marinade; refrigerate, covered, at least 2 hours.
   3. Reserve remaining marinade; cover and refrigerate.
2. Toss apples in reserved marinade; remove apples with a slotted spoon. Stir honey into remaining apple marinade. Place apples on an oiled grill rack over medium heat; grill, uncovered, until tender, 4-6 minutes, turning and brushing frequently with honey mixture.
3. Drain chicken, discarding chicken marinade. Sprinkle chicken with salt. Grill, covered, over medium heat until a thermometer reads 165°, 5-7 minutes per side; brush frequently with remaining honey mixture during the last 4 minutes.
4. In a saucepan, mix sauce ingredients until smooth; bring to a boil. Cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes; stir in apples. Serve with chicken.

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