Poached Chicken Breasts in Wine & Applesauce - New York Apple Association

Ingredients

• 1 cup applesauce
• 6 boneless and skinless, single chicken breasts
• 1/2 cup semi-dry white wine
• 1 tablespoon(s) olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves, chopped fine
• 1 teaspoon(s) crumbled thyme leaves
• 1/2 teaspoon(s) each salt and pepper
• Flatten chicken with a mallet or the sides of a cleaver, place in a glass dish, sprinkle evenly with thyme, salt and pepper and pour wine over all.
• Cover and refrigerate for at least ½ an hour.
• Heat oil on high heat in a skillet.
• Sauté garlic until just slightly browned.
• Add chicken breasts, reserving wine and sear on both sides.
• Lower heat to medium.
• Pour in reserved wine and applesauce.
• Cover and simmer about 15 minutes.
• Adjust seasonings. Serve with green vegetable and crusty bread.