4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1/2 cup, low-sugar apple juice
2 tbsp. maple syrup
1/2 tsp. fresh thyme leaves
Cooking spray
1 tbsp. "I can't believe it's not butter" butter
2 large Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, quartered and sliced
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1/8 tsp cinnamon
Thyme sprigs for garnish

Combine chicken and next 3 ingredients in large zip-lock bag, seal. Marinate chicken in refrigerator for 30 minutes.

Remove chicken from marinade, reserving marinade. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat, coat pan with cooking spray. Add chicken, cook for 5 minutes each side. Remove chicken from pan, set aside.

Melt butter in skillet over medium-high heat. Add apples, sauté 4 minutes. Add reserved marinade, salt, pepper and cinnamon.

Bring to boil, reduce heat, simmer 4 minutes or until reduced slightly. Return chicken to pan, cook 3 minutes or until heated through.

Garnish with thyme sprigs.

The flavors of this dish are incredible. I serve this with a salad of mixed greens and apple slices.

Submitted by: Sherry Monfils