~Recipe from Better Homes and Gardens Eat Well Lose Weight Cookbook
- 1/2 c. apple jelly*
- 2 T. reduced-sodium soy sauce
- 1 T. snipped fresh thyme or 1 t. dried thyme, crushed
- 1 t. finely shredded lemon peel
- 1 t. grated fresh ginger
- 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves (1 to 1 1/4 pounds total)
- 1/4 t. salt
- 1/4 t. pepper
- 2 medium apples, cored and coarsely chopped (bite-size)
- 1/2 c. sliced onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 10-12 ounces fresh spinach
- Preheat broiler. For glaze, combine apple jelly, soy sauce, thyme, lemon peel, and ginger in a small microwave safe bowl. Microwave, uncovered, on high for about a minute or just until jelly is melted, stirring once. Set aside 1/4 cup glaze.
- Season chicken with half of the salt and pepper. Place on unheated rack of broiler pan. Broil 4 to 5 inches from heat for 12 to 15 minutes or until chicken is tender and no longer pink. Turn once and brush with remaining glaze during last 5 minutes of cooking.
- Meanwhile, spray a large saucepan with nonstick cooking spray. Preheat over medium heat. Add apples, onion, and garlic; cook and stir for about 3 minutes. Stir in reserved 1/4 cup glaze and bring to boiling. Add spinach and toss just until wilted. Sprinkle with remaining salt and pepper.
- Serve chicken over/with spinach mixture.
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