Perched on the top of a hill overlooking Julian (just so you know, I've never used the term 'perched' in a sentence before), Orchard Hill is one beautiful place to visit. Great rooms, great food and great people - what else do you need?
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup butter
- 4 tablespoons fresh thyme
- 6 boneless chicken breasts
- 3 tart apples, cored & peeled & cut into wedges
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 cup apple juice
- 3 tablespoons brandy
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Kosher salt & pepper
Directions
- Saute chicken breasts in butter and thyme over medium heat until cooked through and golden - remove to a plate and keep warm
- Return pan to the heat and add the apples, cooking just to soften - remove and sprinkle with sugar
- Pour the apple juice and brandy in the pan, and allow to simmer gently until slightly reduced
- Add cream and season with salt and pepper
- Serve by placing chicken on plate, covering with apples and adding sauce over the top