Chicken and Brussels Sprouts with Apple Juice Sauce topcook.tomathouse.com
Ingredients:
- 450g Brussels sprouts, remove outer leaves and tough stems, cut in half
- 2 sweet apples, cut into slices
- 1 red onion, sliced (leave the root part whole)
- 2 small sprigs rosemary, plus 1 teaspoon finely chopped leaves
- 2 tbsp. l. olive oil
- 2 tbsp (30 g) butter
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 230g each)
- 2/3 cup unfiltered apple juice without added sugar
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
Preparation:
- Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C) and position racks in the upper and lower thirds of the oven. Toss the Brussels sprouts with the apples, red onion, rosemary sprigs, olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and a few grinds of pepper on a baking sheet. Spread them in a single layer and roast on the top rack, turning halfway through, until tender and golden brown, 25-30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon (15 g) of butter in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Season the chicken on both sides with salt, pepper, and rosemary leaves. Place the chicken in the skillet and cook until browned on the bottom, about 6 minutes. Flip and cook for another 2 minutes. Then pour the apple juice into the skillet around the chicken. Transfer to the bottom rack of the oven and bake until cooked through, 10 to 12 minutes.
- Transfer the chicken to a cutting board to rest, and return the pan to medium-high heat. Reduce the sauce until reduced by half, about 1 minute. Remove from heat. Stir in the remaining 1 tablespoon (15 g) butter and vinegar. Season with salt and pepper.
- Slice the chicken and arrange on plates along with the roasted vegetables and apples. Pour the sauce over the meat.
Nutritional value per serving: Calories 510, Total Fat 19g, Saturated Fat g, Protein 55g, Carbohydrates 28g, Fiber g, Cholesterol mg, Sodium mg, Sugars g. |