Apple Harvest Chicken

Crafted this bit o’ deliciousness last night. Wow. So good!

With flavors of cinnamon, brown sugar, coriander, nutmeg, and thyme nestled in honey, apple cider, and Honeycrisp apples… How can you go wrong?!?

John said it just needed a side of stuffing.

Apple Harvest Chicken Recipe

Ingredients

• 3 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil (divided)
• 1 tsp ground black pepper
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp coriander
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
• 1/2 tsp coarse kosher salt
• 1/2 tsp dried thyme leaves
• 1 lb thin-cut boneless, skinless chicken breast
• 2 Tbsp honey
• 2 tbsp spicy brown mustard
• 1 Tbsp light brown sugar
• 2 shallots, sliced
• 2 cups (300 g) Honeycrisp apples, sliced
• 1/3 cup apple cider
• 1 tsp arrowroot powder
• 1 tsp cold water

Directions

1. In a small bowl, whisk together 1 tsp ground black pepper, 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, 1/2 tsp coriander, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg, 1/2 tsp kosher salt, and 1/2 tsp dried thyme leaves.
2. Rub seasoning mix into 1 lb thin-cut boneless, skinless chicken breast.
3. Set Instant Pot (IP) to SAUTÉ – HIGH.
4. Once IP reads HOT, add 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil to IP’s inner pot.
5. Add seasoned chicken and sear 2 mins per side.
6. Transfer seared chicken to a plate and keep warm.
7. Add remaining 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil to IP’s inner pot.
8. Add 2 Tbsp honey, 2 tbsp spicy brown mustard, 1 Tbsp light brown sugar, and 2 sliced shallots.
9. Sauté 3 mins until shallots are glossy and starting to caramelize.
10. Add 2 cups (300 g) sliced Honeycrisp apples and stir until apple slices are well-coated.
11. Add 1/3 cup Signature Select apple cider.
12. Deglaze pot, then select CANCEL.
13. Add seared chicken and stir to combine.
14. Select PRESSURE COOK (or MANUAL) for 7 mins.
15. Once cooking cycle completes, allow a natural release (NR) for 10 mins, then do a quick release (QR) of any remaining pressure, then select CANCEL.
16. Transfer cooked chicken to a plate to rest.
17. Set IP to SAUTÉ – NORMAL.
18. In a small bowl, make a slurry by whisking together 1 tsp arrowroot powder and 1 tsp cold water.
19. Add slurry to pot and simmer sauce for about 3 mins, stirring constantly, until sauce reaches your desired thickness.

NUTRITION FACTS
Servings	4
Amount Per Serving	3.4oz (96.5g) chicken 7.9oz (223.8g) sauce
Calories	335
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	10g	13%
Saturated Fat	1.6g	8%
Trans Fat	0g
Monounsaturated Fat	6.7g
Polyunsaturated Fat	1.2g
Cholesterol	75mg	25%
Sodium	325mg	14%
Total Carbohydrate	28g	10%
Dietary Fiber	3g	11%
Total Sugars	20g
Added Sugars	14g
Sugar Alcohols	0g
Protein	34g
Vitamin D	0mcg	0%
Calcium	28mg	2%
Iron	1.3mg	8%
Potassium	620mg	13%
Vitamin A	220 IU	4%
Vitamin C	6mg	7%
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calorie a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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