Apples and chicken may seem like an unusual combination, but they make a wonderful meal when grilled to perfection, The thyme marinade gives a boost of flavor and tenderizes the chicken nicely. —Peter Halferty of Corpus Christi, Texas


INGREDIENTS



* 6 tablespoons apple juice
* 6 tablespoons lemon juice
* 4-1/2 teaspoons cider vinegar
* 4-1/2 teaspoons canola oil
* 1-1/2 teaspoons dried thyme
* 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
* 2 medium Golden Delicious or other all-purpose apples, peeled and quartered
* 1 tablespoon honey
* SAUCE:
* 2 teaspoons cornstarch
* 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
* 3/4 cup apple juice


SERVINGS 4
CATEGORY Low Fat
METHOD Grill (gas or charcoal)
PREP 20 min.
COOK 15 min.
TOTAL 35 min.


DIRECTIONS




In a bowl, combine the first five ingredients; mix well. Pour half of the marinade into a large resealable plastic bag; add chicken. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade.
    Coat grill rack with nonstick cooking spray before starting the grill. Drain and discard marinade from chicken. Dip apples in reserved marinade; set aside. Combine the honey with the remaining marinade. Grill chicken, covered, over medium heat for 4-6 minutes on each side or until juices run clear, basting frequently with the honey marinade. Grill apples, uncovered, for 3-5 minutes, basting and turning frequently or until lightly browned.
    In a saucepan, combine the cornstarch, thyme and apple juice until blended. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Slice the grilled apples; stir into sauce. Serve with chicken. Yield: 4 servings.

 



NUTRITIONAL INFO




Nutritional Analysis: One serving (1 chicken breast half with 1/4 cup sauce) equals 266 calories, 3 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 66 mg cholesterol, 76 mg sodium, 22 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 26 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1-1/2 fruit.