Description
Apple Cider Glazed Chicken is a delightful dish that celebrates the flavors of fall. Tender chicken breasts simmer in a sweet and tangy apple cider glaze, creating a perfect balance of taste that will leave your family asking for more. Ideal for cozy family dinners or festive gatherings, this recipe promises warmth, comfort, and an explosion of flavor in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup fresh apple cider
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine apple cider, honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, and thyme. Add chicken breasts and marinate for at least one hour.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sear marinated chicken for about 5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Remove chicken; pour the remaining marinade into the skillet and bring to a gentle boil. Reduce for about 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Return chicken to the skillet and coat with the glaze; simmer for another 5 minutes until cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F).
- Let rest for three minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg