Maple-Mustard Chicken Apple Skillet

Ingredients

• 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast or thighs, cut into bite-size pieces
• 2 medium apples, thinly sliced
• 12 oz Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
• 1 can white beans, drained and rinsed
• 2 cups cooked brown rice
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 1 tbsp maple syrup
• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves or 1/2 tsp dried thyme
• 1/2 tsp kosher salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• Optional: 2 tbsp chopped parsley

Method

1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then sear until browned and cooked through.
3. Add Brussels sprouts and apples. Cook until the sprouts are crisp-tender and apples soften.
4. Whisk Dijon mustard, maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, garlic, and thyme.
5. Stir the sauce and white beans into the skillet until warmed through.
6. Serve over cooked brown rice and finish with parsley if using.