Description
Apple Cider Chicken is a heartwarming dish that combines tender chicken breasts with a rich apple cider sauce, creating a delightful blend of sweet and savory flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup fresh apple cider
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by chopping the onion and mincing the garlic.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté the onion until translucent (3-5 minutes), then add minced garlic until golden.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then sear in the skillet for 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Pour in apple cider and add thyme sprigs, scraping up any browned bits. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for about 20 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
- For a thicker sauce, remove chicken once done and let sauce simmer uncovered for an additional 5-10 minutes.
Notes
- Perfect for cozy nights or festive gatherings.
- Simple enough for weeknight dinners yet impressive for special occasions.
- Each bite offers a taste of autumnal bliss.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 100mg