Apple Sage Chicken

What to Put on the Table With Apple Sage Chicken

• Steamed white rice
• Green beans
• Steamed cauliflower

Making Apple Sage Chicken, Step by Step

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1. Heat half the oil in a large, deep frying pan over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken for 4 minutes a side, until golden. Move it to a plate.

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2. Add the remaining oil, apple wedges and onion and cook for 5 minutes, until the apple starts to colour. Add the sage and thyme and cook for 1 minute.

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3. Pour in the vinegar, stock and maple syrup and bring to a simmer. Return the chicken to the pan, cover and simmer for 10 minutes, until the centres reach 74°C.

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4. Season with the pepper and spoon the apples and sauce over the chicken.

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A Few Notes

Choose a firm, tart apple such as Granny Smith; soft apples turn to mush.

If the sauce is thin at the end, lift out the chicken and boil the pan for 2 minutes.

Rest the chicken for 3 minutes before serving to keep it moist.

Common Substitutions & Variations

• Vegetable stock in place of the chicken stock makes this meat-free without changing the method, if that is what you need.
• Fresh herbs work in place of the dried thyme at roughly three times the quantity — a teaspoon of dried is about a tablespoon of fresh, chopped.

Storing and Reheating

Keeps in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat gently, covered, with a splash of water.

Apple Sage Chicken: Your Questions Answered

Apple Sage Chicken Nutrition

Per serving, calculated from the ingredient list. Treat these as an estimate — brands and cuts vary.