Name: Super Tender Chicken
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 6

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Portions:
6

Serving Size:
2 ounces chicken, 1/6th sauce

Diet Types:

CKD non-dialysis
Diabetes
Dialysis
Lower Protein

Ingredients

1 garlic clove
1 medium onion
2 medium red apples
1 tablespoon all-purpose white flour
1 -1/2 teaspoons dried rubbed sage
1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup apple juice
1 tablespoon packed brown sugar

Preparation

Mince garlic and thinly slice onion and apples (skin on).
Mix flour and all of the spices in a gallon size zip lock bag. Coat chicken breast with the mixture by shaking all ingredients in the locked bag.
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and brown on both sides.
Remove the chicken from the skillet. Add onions and garlic. Cook and stir 3 minutes or until tender.
Add apples. Cook and stir 2 minutes.
Stir in apple juice, brown sugar and the cooked chicken, bringing to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer 10 to 15 minutes or until desired tenderness.

Helpful hints

Another name Janis created for this recipe is “You don’t need teeth to eat this chicken.”
If desired, cut chicken breast into pieces before browning in step #3.
Use any variety of apple desired.
Divide into 4 servings to increase protein to 27 grams if you need more protein in your diet.

Nutrients per serving

Calories 192

Protein 18 g

Carbohydrates 14 g

Fat 7 g

Cholesterol 47 mg

Sodium 222 mg

Potassium 270 mg

Phosphorus 143 mg

Calcium 31 mg

Fiber 2.0 g

Renal and renal diabetic food choices

2 meat
1 fruit. low potassium

Carbohydrate choices

Submitted by: Recipe created by neighbor Vona and submitted by DaVita dietitian Janis from Florida.

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