Description
Apple Cider Glazed Chicken is a delightful dish that beautifully marries sweet and savory flavors, making it perfect for cozy dinners or festive gatherings. Tender chicken breasts are coated in a luscious apple cider glaze, evoking the warmth of autumn with every bite. This easy-to-prepare recipe is sure to impress your guests while being simple enough for weeknight meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup pure apple cider
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tsp olive oil
Instructions
- Pat the chicken dry and season generously with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sear chicken for 6–7 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- In a bowl, whisk together apple cider, soy sauce, honey, and Dijon mustard.
- Pour the glaze over the chicken in the skillet and let it simmer for an additional 5–7 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Remove from heat and let rest for a few minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (approximately 6 oz)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
Keywords: - For added moisture and flavor, consider using bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs. - Feel free to swap apple cider with orange juice for a citrus twist or add fresh herbs like thyme or rosemary for an aromatic touch.