Description
Discover how to make a delicious Apple Walnut Chicken Skillet that’s perfect for a cozy dinner. This easy recipe is full of flavor and sure to impress!
Ingredients
- 1 pound (454 g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 450 grams)
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) olive oil (about 30 milliliters)
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 large apples, cored and sliced
- 1 cup (240 ml) chicken broth (about 240 milliliters)
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) ground cinnamon
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) chopped walnuts (about 65 grams)
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) honey (about 30 milliliters)
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) lemon juice (about 15 milliliters)
Instructions
- Slice the chicken breasts into thin strips.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the chicken strips to the skillet.
- Season the chicken with salt and black pepper.
- Cook the chicken until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil.
- Add the sliced onion and minced garlic to the skillet.
- Sauté the onion and garlic until the onion is translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the sliced apples to the skillet with the onion and garlic.
- Cook the apples for about 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Pour in the chicken broth and stir to combine.
- Add the dried thyme and ground cinnamon to the skillet.
- Season with additional salt and black pepper to taste.
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet.
- Stir in the chopped walnuts.
- Drizzle the honey and lemon juice over the mixture.
- Stir well to combine all ingredients.
- Simmer the mixture for about 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Remove from heat and serve warm.
Notes
- For a sweeter flavor, opt for Gala or Fuji apples.
- Adjust honey quantity to suit your taste preference.
- Enhance the nutty crunch by toasting the walnuts before adding them.