Spiced Chicken Breasts with Apple-Jalapeno Chutney
A bit of jalapeno jelly adds a touch of heat and color to the sweet-and-sour apple chutney. It makes the perfect accompaniment to this and other spicy chicken and pork dishes, particularly those cooked over the grill.

Ingredients
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1 cup Apple-Jalapeno Chutney, (recipe follows)
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1/2 cup orange juice
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1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
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1 tablespoon chopped fresh ginger
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1 tablespoon light brown sugar
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4 scallions, finely chopped
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1 teaspoon ground coriander
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1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
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4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, (4-5 ounces each), trimmed
Apple-Jalapeno Chutney
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1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, or canola oil
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1 large onion, chopped (2 cups)
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1 bay leaf
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2 large apples, preferably Granny Smith or Northern Spy, peeled and diced (3 cups)
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1/3 cup packed light brown sugar
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1/3 cup hot jalapeno jelly, (see Ingredient note)
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1/3 cup orange juice
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1/4 cup cider vinegar
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2 tablespoons lemon juice
Directions
1.
Prepare Apple-Jalapeno Chutney.
2.
Meanwhile, combine orange juice, oil, ginger, brown sugar, scallions, coriander, cinnamon, salt and pepper in a medium bowl; whisk to blend. Add the chicken; turn to coat with the marinade. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes or for up to 6 hours.
3.
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Coat a 7-by-11-inch or similar shallow baking dish with cooking spray. Arrange the chicken breasts in the baking dish and pour the marinade directly over them. Bake for 10 minutes, then reduce oven temperature to 375 degrees and bake until the chicken is no longer pink in the center, 20 to 25 minutes more. (An instant-read thermometer inserted in the center should register 170 degrees F.) Let cool in the pan for 5 to 10 minutes, then serve with the chutney on the side.
Apple-Jalapeno Chutney
Heat oil in a large nonreactive skillet over medium heat. Add onion and bay leaf; reduce heat to medium-low. Cook, stirring often, until softened and translucent, 9 to 10 minutes. Stir in apples and cook for 3 minutes, stirring often. Add brown sugar, jelly, orange juice, vinegar and lemon juice. Bring the mixture to a low boil, then simmer over medium-low heat, stirring, just until the apples are tender and liquid is reduced by one-third, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat and transfer to a bowl. Let cool. Serve at room temperature or chilled.
Tips:
Make Ahead Tip: Cover and refrigerate for up to 1 month.
Ingredient Note: You can find jalapeno jelly in specialty stores and in the jams-and-jellies section or specialty-foods section of large supermarkets.
Nutrition information
Calories 196, Total Fat 8 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Monounsaturated Fat 5 g, Cholesterol 63 mg, Sodium 353 mg, Carbohydrate 28 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 24 g, Potassium 382 mg. Exchanges: Fruit 0.5,Other Carbohydrate 1,Vegetable 0.5,Lean Meat 3,Fat 1.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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