Description
Cozy Fall Feast Irresistible Apple Cider Chicken: Juicy, golden chicken glazed in a warm apple cider reduction that captures the warmth and flavor of fall in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- 1 cup apple cider (not apple juice)
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp honey or pure maple syrup
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground cloves or allspice
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh thyme or rosemary for garnish
- Apple slices for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Season chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and cinnamon.
- In a small bowl, whisk together apple cider, Dijon mustard, honey (or maple syrup), apple cider vinegar, and cloves.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sear chicken 3-4 minutes per side until golden and almost cooked through.
- Pour the cider mixture into the skillet. Bring to a simmer and reduce heat.
- Let the sauce simmer gently for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens and the chicken is fully cooked.
- Spoon glaze over chicken, garnish with fresh herbs, and serve warm with roasted veggies or mashed potatoes.
Notes
- For a thicker glaze, simmer a little longer to reduce more.
- Swap honey for maple syrup for a different fall flavor.
- Serve with roasted vegetables or mashed potatoes to soak up the sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-seared, then simmered in a cider glaze
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh or breast
- Calories: approximately 260-320 per serving
- Sugar: approximately 14 g
- Sodium: approximately 190 mg
- Fat: about 8 g
- Saturated Fat: about 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: about 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: about 15 g
- Fiber: about 0-1 g
- Protein: about 26-32 g
- Cholesterol: about 110 mg
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