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Sheet Pan Apple Pecan Chicken

URL: https://thehealthyfoodie.com/sheet-pan-apple-pecan-chicken/

Ingredients

The main ingredients

  • 4 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 large gala apples
  • ½ cup pecans

The sauce

  • 3 tbsp melted ghee
  • 3 tbsp unpasteurized honey
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tbsp finely chopped fresh thyme
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp ground black pepper
  • ½ tsp chili pepper flakes
  • pinch ground nutmeg

Instructions

  1. Brine the chicken breasts in a solution of 4 cups of water and 2 tablespoons of salt overnight for better flavor.
  2. Preheat the oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  3. Pat the chicken breasts dry, butterfly them if desired, and arrange them on the baking sheet.
  4. Scatter apple slices and pecans around the chicken.
  5. In a small bowl, mix melted ghee, honey, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, chopped thyme, salt, chili pepper flakes, and ground nutmeg until well combined.
  6. Pour the mixture over the chicken and apples, rubbing it in with your fingers.
  7. Bake in the oven for 25 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F, tossing the ingredients occasionally.
  8. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts (estimated)

Servings
4
Calories
499
Total fat
25g
Total carbohydrates
28g
Total protein
41g
Sodium
557mg
Cholesterol
148mg

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