Juicy chicken, baked with apples and cinnamon, mingles with onion and spices for a sweet-savory main dish.
# Ingredients:
→ Poultry
01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 pounds)
→ Fruits
02 - 2 large apples, preferably Granny Smith or Honeycrisp, peeled, cored, and sliced
→ Vegetables & Aromatics
03 - 1 small yellow onion, thinly sliced
04 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
→ Liquids
05 - 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
06 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
07 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
→ Spices & Seasonings
08 - 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
09 - 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
10 - 1/2 teaspoon paprika
11 - 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
12 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
13 - 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
→ Optional Garnish
14 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Lightly grease a large baking dish with olive oil or nonstick spray.
02 - Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt, black pepper, paprika, and half of the ground cinnamon.
03 - In a mixing bowl, combine sliced apples and onions with olive oil, minced garlic, remaining cinnamon, ground nutmeg, dried thyme, and fresh lemon juice. Toss until evenly coated.
04 - Place chicken breasts in the prepared baking dish. Evenly distribute the apple and onion mixture over and around the chicken.
05 - Pour chicken broth into the dish around the chicken. Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil.
06 - Bake in preheated oven for 25 minutes.
07 - Remove the foil and continue baking for 15 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked and apples are tender. Internal temperature should reach 165°F.
08 - Allow chicken to rest in the baking dish for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley, if desired.
