Grilled chicken with spicy apple-pear sauce
4 servings
300 minutes
Grilled chicken with spicy apple-pear sauce is a harmony of simplicity and sophistication in European cuisine. Tender chicken fillet infused with the aromas of thyme, white wine, and caramelized onions gains a rich flavor after grilling. The main decoration of the dish is the apple-pear sauce, which combines the sweetness of fruits, a slight acidity from lemon juice, and spicy notes of cinnamon, clove, and ginger. The sauce not only complements the meat's flavor but also makes the dish special by adding warming spicy tones. It’s an ideal choice for a cozy dinner or festive gathering where you want to impress guests with an elegant yet simple recipe.
1
Rub the chicken with salt and pepper, add a few sprigs of thyme (only the leaves). Pour 1/3 cup of dry white wine over the chicken, add 1 large white onion sliced into rings. Cover and refrigerate for 1−2 hours.
- Chicken breast fillet: 400 g
- Dry white wine: 0.5 glass
- Thyme leaves: 2 pieces
- Ground black pepper: to taste
- White onion: 1 head
- Salt: to taste
2
For the sauce, bake an apple and a pear in the oven until soft. Remove the core and peel, blend with lemon juice, ½ tbsp of dry white wine, and ginger, adding a bit of cinnamon and cloves. It should result in a fragrant puree.
- Apple: 1 piece
- Pears: 1 piece
- Lemon juice: 0.5 tablespoon
- Ground ginger: pinch
- Cinnamon: pinch
- Ground cloves: pinch
- Dry white wine: 0.5 glass
3
Grill the chicken fillet.
- Chicken breast fillet: 400 g
4
Serve chicken with apple-pear sauce.