Description
Indulge in the sweet and savory delight of this quick apple cider glazed chicken dish, perfect for busy weeknights and guaranteed to impress your family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (approximately 1.5 pounds)
- 1 cup fresh apple cider
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh thyme leaves for garnishing
Instructions
- 1. Prepare Your Kitchen: Gather all ingredients and tools. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat.
- 2. Sear the Chicken: Add olive oil to the hot skillet. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then sear each side for about 5 minutes until golden brown.
- 3. Mix Your Glaze: In a bowl, combine apple cider, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, and minced garlic to create the glaze.
- 4. Pour It On: Once chicken is browned, pour the glaze mixture over the chicken in the skillet.
- 5. Simmer: Reduce heat to medium-low and cover with a lid. Simmer for approximately 10 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
- 6. Garnish and Serve: Remove from heat, garnish with fresh thyme leaves, and drizzle remaining glaze over servings before plating.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (approximately 4 oz)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: For added texture, consider adding chopped green apples or bell peppers during cooking. If you prefer more sweetness, adjust the amount of brown sugar in the glaze to enhance flavor.