Apple Chicken Skillet

Ingredients:

• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs, pounded thin
• 2 tablespoons flour (gluten-free for gluten-free)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 large onion, thinly sliced
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 teaspoon thyme, chopped (or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme)
• 1 teaspoon rosemary, chopped (or 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary)
• 1 pinch ground cinnamon (optional)
• 1/2 cup chicken broth (or white wine)
• 1/2 cup apple cider (soft) (or apple juice)
• 1/4 cup heavy/whipping cream
• 1/2 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1/2 tablespoon grainy mustard
• 1/2 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup (or brown sugar)
• 2 large apples, cored and cut into thick slices

Instructions:

1. Season chicken: Season the chicken with salt and pepper, dust in the flour, and shake off the excess.
2. Cook chicken: Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat, add the chicken, and cook until golden brown, about 4-6 minutes per side. Set aside.
3. Sauté onion: Add the onion to the pan and cook until tender, about 5 minutes.
4. Add herbs and spices: Add the garlic, thyme, rosemary, and cinnamon, and cook until fragrant, about a minute.
5. Add liquids and sauce ingredients: Add the broth, apple cider, cream, mustards, and maple syrup. Mix well.
6. Combine chicken and apples: Add the chicken and apples to the sauce. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, and simmer for 5 minutes.

This dish is perfect with a side of mashed potatoes or rice.

Serve and enjoy!