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September 07, 2005
In Season: Apples
Apple season is on its way. Soon, supermarkets will be bombarded with many different types of apples causing prices to drop. Apples are a good source of vitamin C and fiber. Just make sure you eat the skin! There are many ways to eat apples: taking a big bite is the easiest, baked apples make a sweet dessert, slice one up and add a little peanut butter, add to salads, stuffings, pancakes, oatmeal, muffins or even turkey sandwiches.
Seared Chicken with Apple Salsa
Makes 4 Servings
Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Cooking Time: 10 minutes
Salsa
2 small apples of choice (about 4 oz each), peeled and cut into ½-inch cubes
1 medium red pepper, diced
1 Tbsp finely minced red onion
1 Tbsp minced parsley
1 Tbsp honey
2 Tbsp lemon juice
Dash Tabasco
Salt and pepper to taste
Chicken
1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Salt and pepper to taste
1 Tbsp canola oil
1. Combine all ingredients for the salsa in a bowl, cover, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, sprinkle the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Heat the oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and sear on both sides for 5 minutes per side; cut into interior to make sure no pink remains. Serve the chicken with the salsa.
Nutrition Facts: Serving size: ¼ of recipe, Calories: 215, Calories from fat: 58, Total fat: 6 grams, Saturated fat: 1 gram, Sodium: 61 mg, Total Carbohydrate: 15 grams, Fiber: 2 grams, Protein: 25 grams.
Posted by Lisa at September 7, 2005 03:24 PM
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