Chicken With Apple Brandy

Step 1: In large nonstick skillet, heat oil; add chicken. Cook over medium-high heat, turning once, 4 minutes, until browned on all sides.

Step 2: Remove chicken from skillet; set aside.

Step 3: In same skillet, cook onions, stirring constantly, 5 minutes, until softened.

Step 4: Stir in apples; cook, turning apple slices occasionally, 3 minutes, until apples are golden brown and tender.

Step 5: Add cider to apple mixture; bring liquid just to a boil.

Step 6: Return chicken to skillet; cook, turning chicken as needed, 4 minutes, until chicken is cooked through and juices run clear when pierced with fork.

Step 7: With slotted spoon, transfer chicken to serving platter; keep warm.

Step 8: Stir brandy into apple mixture; cook 3 minutes, until mixture is bubbling and apples and onions are glazed.

Step 9: With slotted spoon, arrange apples and onions around chicken; drizzle evenly with remaining juices in skillet.

Step 10: SERVING (3 OUNCES CHICKEN, 3/4 CUP APPLE-ONION MIXTURE) PROVIDES: 1 Fat, 1 1/2 Fruits, 1/2 Vegetable, 3 Proteins, 20 Optional Calories.

Step 11: PER SERVING: 286 Calories, 6 g Total Fat, 1 g Saturated Fat, 66 mg Cholesterol, 350 mg Sodium, 28 g Total Carbohydrate, 3 g Dietary Fiber, 27 g Protein, 33 mg Calcium; 6 points