4
boneless skinless chicken breasts 1
Cooking Spray, canola, with butter flavor, 1/3 sec spray 1
pinch
salt and pepper (to taste) 1
cup
Apples, fresh, sliced, USDA Commodity Commodity (Granny Smith or any tart green apple) 1
medium shallots, minced 1
tbsp
fresh thyme (or 1 tsp dried thyme) 0.25
cup
balsamic vinegar 1
pinch
fresh thyme, sprigs (for garnish)
Directions
1 Preheat oven to 375°F (190° C). 2 Rinse chicken breasts and pat dry with paper towels. 3 Spray a baking dish lightly with cooking spray. 4 Sprinkle chicken breasts with salt (if using) and pepper. Place in a single layer in the prepared baking dish. 5 Arrange thin apple slices over and around chicken breasts. 6 Sprinkle with shallot and thyme leaves; pour on the balsamic vinegar. 7 Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, until chicken is dense throughout (cut to test). 8 Arrange cooked breasts on a platter with spoon apples and cooking juices on top. If desired, garnish with thyme sprigs. Serve at once.