Maple Glazed Apple Brie Chicken (Print Version)

Juicy chicken breasts stuffed with honeycrisp apples and brie, glazed with maple-apple reduction for an elegant dinner option.

# Ingredients:

01 - 4 pieces boneless skinless chicken breasts

02 - 1 teaspoon kosher salt, adjust to taste

03 - 1 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, adjust to taste

04 - 2 medium Honeycrisp apples (can substitute with Fuji apples)

05 - 8 ounces brie cheese, sliced cold for easier handling

06 - 1 cup unsweetened apple cider or juice

07 - 1/2 cup pure maple syrup

08 - 2 cloves garlic, freshly minced

09 - 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

10 - 1 teaspoon fresh thyme (or dried thyme)

11 - 1/4 teaspoon salt, adjust for flavor enhancement

01 - Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

02 - Carefully butterfly the chicken breasts and season the insides with kosher salt and black pepper.

03 - Stuff the chicken breasts with apple slices and brie, then fold closed.

04 - Place the stuffed chicken on the baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes until nearly cooked through.

05 - In a skillet, combine the glaze ingredients and simmer until thickened, about 12-15 minutes.

06 - Broil the stuffed chicken for 10-12 minutes with glaze brushed on top until caramelized.

07 - Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving, drizzling with any remaining glaze.

01 - Consider using sweet apple varieties and monitor the glaze carefully while broiling.