How to Make Easy Apple Cider Chicken - A Step-by-Step Guide

Apple cider chicken is a simple and delicious dish that is perfect for autumn and winter. The sweet and tangy flavors of the apple cider create a delectable glaze for the tender and juicy chicken, making it a family favorite that is sure to impress. Not only is this recipe easy to make, but it also requires minimal ingredients, making it perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a cozy Sunday meal.

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups apple cider
  • ⅓ cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  • Whisk apple cider, brown sugar, cinnamon, lemon juice, and nutmeg together in a bowl.
  • Place chicken breasts in a single layer in the bottom of a large casserole dish. Pour apple juice mixture over chicken breasts. Cover casserole dish with aluminum foil.
  • Bake chicken breasts in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 1 hour. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
  • Nutrition

    203 cal.

    • Total Fat: 3g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 61mg
    • Sodium: 62mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 21g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 18g
    • Protein: 23g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 41mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 173mg