Apple Cider Chicken Stew

Ingredients

• ¼ cup flour
• ½ tsp black pepper
• ¼ tsp ground cloves
• 2 tsp oil
• 1½ lbs boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cubed
• 14 oz can tomatoes, peeled and chopped
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 cup apple cider
• ½ cup chopped apple
• 2 tsp dried basil
• 1 tsp grated orange zest

Directions

1. Combine the flour, pepper and clove in a large plastic bag.
2. Shake chicken a few pieces at a time in the flour until lightly coated.
3. In a heavy, non-stick skillet or wok, heat oil on medium heat.
4. Add chicken and brown until the flesh turns white on all sides.
5. Remove to pan.
6. In same skillet, add tomatoes, onion, chopped apple and cider.
7. Bring to a simmer, then add chicken and simmer, covered for 20 minutes.
8. Add basil and orange zest.
9. Simmer, uncovered for 5 minutes.