Description
Apple Cider Chicken is the ultimate comfort dish, perfect for cozy weeknight dinners or special gatherings. This recipe features tender, juicy chicken breasts marinated in a sweet and tangy apple cider glaze, delivering a mouthwatering flavor that will have everyone asking for seconds. Easy to prepare, this dish pairs beautifully with mashed potatoes or roasted vegetables, making it a versatile choice for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (approx. 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup fresh apple cider
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tsp fresh thyme leaves
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Gather and measure all ingredients.
- In a bowl, combine apple cider, soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, salt, and pepper. Place chicken in a resealable bag with the marinade; refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken for about 5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Pour reserved marinade into the skillet and bring to a simmer while scraping up any browned bits from the pan.
- Cover and reduce heat; simmer until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C), about 15 minutes.
- Serve the chicken drizzled with sauce and garnish with fresh thyme.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg