Apple Chicken Delight

Crispy-fried chicken served with a toasted pecan and pineapple preserves pan sauce and spiced apple rings.

Recipe Ingredients:

4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons light olive oil
1/2 cup apple cider
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/2 cup pineapple preserves
1/4 cup toasted pecans, coarsely chopped
Spiced apple rings
Pecan halves

Cooking Directions:

1. In shallow dish, place flour. Sprinkle chicken with cinnamon and salt. Dredge chicken in flour, one piece at a time.
2. In large skillet, place light olive oil over medium heat. Add chicken and cook, turning frequently, about 20 minutes or until light brown and fork can be inserted with ease. Remove chicken to serving platter and keep warm.
3. Pour off any excess oil from skillet and add apple cider. Slowly whisk in cornstarch, mixing well. Stir in pineapple preserves. Add pecans and simmer until thickened, about 3 minutes. Pour sauce over chicken and garnish with apple rings and pecan halves.

Makes 4 servings.

Recipe provided courtesy of the National Chicken Council. Used with permission.