Grilled Apple Chicken

• From: National Chicken Council

Ingredients

• 8 chicken breast halves, boneless and skinless

• 1 12 oz container, frozen apple juice concentrate, thawed

• 1/3 cup honey

• 2 Tbs lemon juice

• 1/4 cup brown sugar

• 2 tsp ground cinnamon

• 3 large Granny Smith apples, cored and cut into thick rings

A classic sweet and tart chicken dish that kids will love. Serve with a side of mashed potatoes.

Directions

• Preheat grill to medium (if using gas grill), or until charcoal is covered with gray ash and is medium-hot.
• In a small saucepan, combine apple juice concentrate, honey, lemon juice, brown sugar, and cinnamon; mix well. Heat over medium heat until sugar is dissolved (about 3 minutes). Set aside 1 cup of mixture to serve as sauce; use remaining for basting.
• Arrange apple rings on grill and brush with basting sauce. Grill for 8 minutes and baste often. Turn apple rings over and grill for 8 to 10 minutes or until tender; basting often.
• Meanwhile, place chicken on grill. Brush with basting sauce and grill for 5 minutes (10 minutes if frozen). Turn chicken over and baste again. Grill for 5 to 7 minutes more (10 to 15 minutes if frozen) or until internal juices run clear; basting often. Discard leftover basting sauce.
• Serve chicken and apples with reserved sauce.