If you’re looking for a healthy and tasty meal that combines the juicy goodness of chicken with the sweet tang of apples, this dish is for you! Perfect for those mindful of their diet and well-being, these chicken breasts with apple puree make for a delightful dinner.
Chicken Breasts with Apple Puree
Chicken, like any poultry, pairs beautifully with apples. This recipe for chicken breasts with apple puree is perfect for those who are health-conscious and follow a balanced diet.
Calories: 718 kcal/serving
Servings: 4
Cooking Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Protein/Fat/Carbs: 57.5 g/30.9 g/47.8 g
Ingredients for 4 servings:
- Chicken breast fillets – 4 pieces
- Butter – 4 tablespoons
- Curry powder – 0.25 teaspoon
- 1 potato
- Cream (9% fat) – 2 tablespoons
- Salt to taste
- Mustard – 0.25 cup (60 ml)
- 1 medium parsnip
- Honey – 0.25 cup (60 ml)
- Medium apples – 4
Instructions:
Prepare the Sauce:
Mix the butter, honey, mustard, and curry powder. Spread half of the sauce in a baking dish. Place the chicken breasts in the dish and mix to coat them evenly.
Prepare the Vegetables and Apples:
Peel the parsnip and potato, wash the apples, and remove their cores. Wrap each separately in foil and place them on a baking sheet.
Bake:
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Place the baking sheet with the vegetables and apples on the middle rack, and the dish with the chicken breasts on the lower rack. Bake for 30 minutes.
After 30 minutes, add the remaining sauce to the chicken and return it to the oven. Bake for another 30 minutes.
Prepare the Puree:
Remove the vegetables and apples from the foil, transfer them to a bowl, and mash with the cream. Remove the apple skins.
Enjoy your healthy and flavorful meal!
