Apple cider garlic butter chicken. These cider glazed chicken breasts are juicy and practically foolproof. Seared until golden and nestled between thick wedges of tender-crisp apples. All served in a delicious apple cider pan sauce jazzed up with garlic butter, and topped with salty pancetta. It’s easy to make, super hearty and delicious. All you need is one skillet and 30 minutes in the kitchen. Highly recommended any night of the week, just add some crusty bread and a big side salad for a real treat.
Here, apple cider is the secret of this delicious pan sauce and definitely plays the starring role in this recipe. We infuse the cider with oregano, garlic, mustard and balsamic vinegar, then jazz it up with soy sauce for an aromatic element and full-flavored experience. And at the end we add some crushed red pepper flakes for just that a little extra kick.
We simmer the sauce to concentrate the apple cider flavor, until thick and glossy, creating a sticky, not-too-sweet coating everyone will love. This is a one-skillet dinner you won’t want to miss. Best any night of the week, but also perfect for a fancy dinner party with friends.
Let me guide you through the recipe with this step-by-step VIDEO.
What to serve with apple cider chicken?
Here are a few things you can add to make it a meal:
- rice
- polenta
- garlic bread
- mashed potatoes
- lettuce salad drizzled with olive oil and balsamic vinegar
- carrot salad (grated carrots, red onion, mayo, lemon juice, salt and pepper)
RECIPE NOTES
- swap apple cider for unfiltered apple juice
- use sweet and crunchy apples like Pink Lady, Braeburn, Honeycrisp or Jazz
- you can use chicken breasts or boneless/skinless thighs
- instead of oregano, add sage, rosemary or thyme
More delicious one-skillet chicken recipes, please!
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- Creamy Chicken with Corn and Chorizo
- Creamy Black Pepper Chicken Drumsticks
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Calories Per Serving: 552 kcalApple Cider Garlic Butter Chicken
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