Chicken Saute with Apple and Onions

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Juicy Chicken Saute with Apple and Onions. A quick recipe that's ready in about 30 minutes. Keep this recipe in mind for busy weeknights.

I'm always looking for a recipe to add a an extra kick to chicken. This chicken sauté recipe uses simple ingredients I have on hand. Apple adds a bit of sweetness and onion and brown sugar adds caramelly depth.

Ingredients for Chicken Sauté

Chicken: Depending on how many you servings you need, plan on a 4-5 ounce portion of chicken. Most chicken breast halves run 8-10 ounces. Cutting chicken into smaller equal portions helps it cook more evenly.

And really a 4-5 ounce portion of protein is really what you should aim for when heating a healthy diet.

Apple: For this recipe, I use any type of apple I happen to have on hand. Usually a tart apple will give you the best flavor.

Onion: When available I use a sweet onion. They are usually available at my grocery store.

Garlic: Mincing garlic is easy with a press, but I keep a jar of minced garlic in the fridge. It's convenient and saves on clean up.

Vinegar: I love white wine vinegar. It has a mildly tart flavor that imparts just enough sour to my recipes.

Olive Oil: I prefer to use olive oil for sautéing. Extra virgin olive oil has a lot of flavor and is a healthy substitute for butter.

Dark Brown Sugar: Brown sugar is a staple at my house and I can count on it being in the cabinet. Dark brown has more flavor.

Spices: Spices are simple in this recipe, including basil, salt and pepper.

Easy Substitutions When You Need Them

Sometimes we have almost all the ingredients for a recipe, but are missing just one. So frustrating, but you can often find a substitution.

Chicken breasts can be substituted with chicken thighs.

Out of apples, slice up a firm, not too ripe pear.

For vinegar, you can really use any type you have on hand. Apple cider vinegar adds a lot of flavors, start with 2 tablespoons rather than a 1/2 cup. Balsamic vinegar will add a little sweet flavor.

I always have olive oil on hand, but if you are out consider healthy canola oil.

If you are out of brown sugar, consider molasses, honey or maple syrup. In a pinch, you could use dark corn syrup.

Mix it up with spices. Consider adding cinnamon, nutmeg, or even cardamom.

Side Dishes with Chicken Sauté with Apple & Onion

Serve chicken sauté with a leafy green salad and a side dish like Vegetable Couscous Salad or Roasted Acorn Squash.

Looking for other chicken recipes? Check out my Easy Healthy Chicken Recipes post for more dishes that use simple flavorful ingredients and are ready in less than an hour.

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