Cheechako Chicken

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Ingredients

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
  • 2 medium onions, coarsley chopped
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons salt, divided
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, divided
  • 1 tablespoon dried parsley
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 3/4 cup apple juice

Instructions

  1. In a large fry pan (I use a dutch oven), melt butter over medium heat.
  2. Add chicken and cook about 6 minutes or until brown on both sides.
  3. You want some good golden color here, so no skimping.
  4. Remove chicken to a plate and sprinkle with 1/4 tsp of the salt and 1/4 tsp of the pepper, and set aside for the moment.
  5. In a small bowl, mix remaining salt, pepper, thyme, rosemary, parsley and apple juice.
  6. Add the onion to the pan and stir to coat with the butter/meat juices left in the pan.
  7. Now add the apple juice-spice mixture to pan and scrap up those crusty bits at the bottom.
  8. Bring to a boil and return chicken to pan, just nestle it in there.
  9. Cover and cook over medium about 30 minutes, or until liquid has turned thick and mixture is a deep amber color.
  10. To serve, spoon onion mixture over or to the side of each piece.
  11. NOTE-I usually use 3 large onions for this dish, as we just love the end result, but the more onions you use can lengthen the cooking time.
  12. I usually will let the mixture boil for 3 to 5 minutes before returning the chicken to the pan and reducing the heat to medium.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

519 kcal 26% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 18.1g 36% DV
Total Fat 33.1g 42% DV
Carbs 49.9g 18% DV
Fiber 22.1g 79% DV
Sugar 4g 8% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10152.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 2374.5mg 51% DV
Cholesterol 87.8mg 29% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 103.3mcg 11% DV
Vitamin C 92.8mg 100% DV
Vitamin D 0mcg
Calcium 353.8mg 27% DV
Iron 22.5mg 100% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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