Apple Curry Chicken - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 whole boneless skinless chicken breasts, split (or use four de-boned fillets)
1 cup apple juice, divided
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 dash pepper
1 medium apple
1 medium onion
1 1/2 cups croutons
1/4 cup raisins
2 teaspoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon curry powder
3/4 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
2 slices apples (to garnish)
fresh thyme sprig (to garnish)

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350\u00b0F (180\u00b0C). Lightly grease 1 quart (1L) round baking dish.
Arrange uncooked chicken breasts in single layer in prepared dish.
Combine 1/4 cup apple juice, salt and pepper, in a small bowl. Brush all of juice mixture over chicken.
Apple: Peel if preferred-not mandatory. Cut lengthwise into quarters, remove stem, core and seeds. Chop into 1/2 pieces, place in large bowl.
Onion: Chop coarsely, toss chopped onion with apple pieces.
Stir croutons, raisins, brown sugar, curry, poultry seasoning and garlic powder into apple-onion mixture. Toss with remaining 3/4 cup apple juice.
Spread crouton mixture over chicken.
Cover with foil or lid; bake 45 minutes or until chicken is tender.
Garnish if desired.