Chicken Apple Skillet

Is there anything better than single skillet dinners? I wish every meal only required a single pot, pan or skillet! Apple cider and fresh apples along with fresh sage bring seasonal flavours and close-your-eyes worthy taste; everything that a comforting, cold weather dinner should be.

Courtesy of RealHealthyRecipes.com

Servings: 6

Here’s what you need

• 2 pounds chicken tenders

• sea salt and black pepper

• ¼ cup coconut flour

• 3 tablespoons coconut oil, divided

• 1 yellow onion, chopped

• 1 tablespoon garlic, minced

• ¾ cup broth (chicken or bone)

• ¾ cup Apple Cider

• 2 apples, seeded and diced

• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar

• 1 tablespoon fresh sage leaves, minced (use the smallest leaves intact as garnish)

Instructions

1. Season the chicken tenders on both sides with salt and pepper. Set 1 Tablespoon of the coconut flour aside, and dredge the chicken through the remaining coconut flour, shaking off the excess.

2. In a 12-inch skillet place 2 Tablespoons of the coconut oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until browned, about 7 minutes per side. Transfer the chicken to a plate and tent with foil.

3. Add the remaining 1 Tablespoon of coconut oil to the same skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onions and garlic; cook for 5 minutes. Stir in the remaining 1 Tablespoon of coconut flour and cook for another 2 minutes.

4. Deglaze the skillet with the broth and cider and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium and simmer until it thickens, about 5 minutes.

5. Add the apples, vinegar and sage. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Simmer until the apples soften, about 5 minutes. Add the chicken back to the skillet, and cover with the sauce. Garnish with fresh sage leaves. Enjoy!

Nutritional Analysis

One serving equals: 216 calories, 12g fat, 21g carbohydrate, 12g sugar, 265mg sodium, 3g fiber, and 29g protein.