Cider Chicken

• 2 tbsp. olive oil

• 2 tbsp. butter

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

• Salt and  ground black pepper

• 1/2 onion, chopped

• 1 apple, cored and sliced into 1/4-inch wedges

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 2 tsp. dried thyme

• 2 bay leaves

• 2 tbsp. all-purpose flour

• 1 1/2 c. apple cider

Heat oil and 1 tbsp. butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, add to pan and brown until golden, about 3-5 minutes each side. Remove chicken, and set aside. Add 1 tbsp. butter, onion, apple, garlic, thyme and bay leaves. Saute until onions soften, about 5 minutes. Add flour and stir 3 minutes. Place chicken back into pan, add cider, bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer and cover. Cook until chicken is cooked through, about 13-15 minutes.