Nitrate & Nitrite Free Pan-Seared Chicken with Apple Pan Sauce
Total time40 min
Prep time10 min
Cook time30 min
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4 servings
For the chicken
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 6 oz each)
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 tbsp olive oil
For the pan sauce
- 2 medium apples (such as honeycrisp or fuji), peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
- 1 tsp fresh rosemary, finely chopped
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp honey
- ¼ tsp salt
For serving
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Pat the chicken breasts completely dry with paper towels and season both sides evenly with the 1/2 tsp salt.
- 2
Heat the olive oil in a 12-inch stainless steel or cast iron skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the chicken breasts smooth-side down and sear undisturbed for 5–6 minutes, until the underside is deep golden and releases easily from the pan.
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