Apple-Thyme Chicken

Ingredients

• 6 tablespoons apple juice
• 6 tablespoons lemon juice
• 4 1/2 teaspoons cider vinegar
• 4 1/2 teaspoons vegetable oil
• 1 1/2 teaspoons dried thyme
• 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves

• 2 medium Golden Delicious or other all-purpose apples, peeled and quartered
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 2 teaspoons cornstarch
• 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
• 3/4 cup apple juice

How to make it 



• 1

  In a bowl, combine the first five ingredients; mix well.
• 2

  Pour half of the marinade into a large resealable plastic bag; add chicken. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade.
• 3

  Coat grill rack with nonstick cooking spray before starting the grill.
• 4

  Drain and discard marinade from chicken. Dip apples in reserved marinade; set aside. Combine the honey with the remaining marinade.
• 5

  Grill chicken, covered, over medium heat for 4 to 6 minutes on each side or until juices run clear, basting frequently with the honey marinade.
• 6

  Grill apples, uncovered, for 3 to 5 minutes, basting and turning frequently or until lightly browned.
• 7

  In a saucepan, combine the cornstarch, thyme, and apple juice until blended. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
• 8

  Slice the grilled apples; stir into sauce. Serve with chicken. Serves 4.