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Chicken Thighs With Honeyed Apples and Fresh Sage

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Savour the flavours of fall with this Chicken Thighs with Honeyed Apples and Fresh Sage recipe. This simple skillet dish comes together with a chunky, flavourful sauce that’s sure to impress at dinner tonight.

Recipe courtesy of Hello Canola.

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Chicken Thighs With Honeyed Apples and Fresh Sage

This chunky flavourful sauce makes a great addition to this simple skillet dish.
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Course: Main Course
Preparation: Easy, Pan Frying
Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes minutes
Servings: 8 servings

Ingredients

  • 3 lbs boneless, skinless, chicken thighs
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 3 Tbsp canola oil
  • 3 Tbsp honey
  • 2 apples, peeled, cored and cut into 1/2 inch (1 cm) thick wedges
  • 1/2 cup chopped shallots
  • 1/4 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup apple cider
  • 2 sprigs fresh sage
Imperial – Metric

Instructions

  • Sprinkle chicken thighs with salt and pepper. Heat canola oil, in large frying pan, over medium heat. Cook chicken about 8 to 10 minutes, turning over once. Transfer chicken to a plate.
  • Add honey, apples and shallots to the pan and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until apples are browned, about 5 minutes. Add broth, cider, sage and de-glaze the pan by boiling and scraping up any brown bits, for 1 minute. Return chicken to the pan. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, until chicken is cooked through about 15 minutes.
  • Remove chicken thighs and keep warm. Boil sauce for a few minutes until sauce is slightly reduced. Place chicken pieces on platter, garnish with fresh sage. Pour sauce into serving dish and pass with chicken.
Nutrition Facts
Chicken Thighs With Honeyed Apples and Fresh Sage
Serving Size
 
1 thigh
Amount per Serving
Calories
316
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
12
g
18
%
Saturated Fat
 
2
g
13
%
Cholesterol
 
162
mg
54
%
Sodium
 
183
mg
8
%
Potassium
 
539
mg
15
%
Carbohydrates
 
17
g
6
%
Fiber
 
2
g
8
%
Sugar
 
14
g
16
%
Protein
 
33
g
66
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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