Best 12 Chicken With Apple Cider Sauce Recipes

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Chicken with apple cider sauce is a classic dish that is both flavorful and easy to make. The combination of sweet apples and tart cider creates a rich and savory sauce that pairs perfectly with tender chicken. Whether you are looking for a special occasion meal or a weeknight dinner, this dish is sure to please everyone at the table. The best part is that it can be made with a few simple ingredients and minimal effort. So gather your ingredients and get ready to enjoy a delicious and satisfying meal.

Here are our top 12 tried and tested recipes!

CHICKEN WITH APPLE, ONION AND CIDER SAUCE



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts (about 2 pounds)
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
All-purpose flour, for coating
2 to 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 large red onion, cut into large pieces
1 sweet cooking apple, cut into large pieces
3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons cold unsalted butter
1 handful of fresh parsley, roughly chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the chicken with salt and pepper and coat in flour, shaking off the excess. Add 2 tablespoons vegetable oil to the pan. Place the chicken smooth-side down in the skillet and cook until golden, about 5 minutes per side. Transfer to a baking dish and bake until cooked through, about 8 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, add the red onion and apple to the skillet, along with 1 tablespoon vegetable oil if the pan is dry. Increase the heat to high and cook, tossing, until the onion has wilted slightly and the apple is golden brown, about 2 minutes. Stir in the vinegar with a wooden spoon, scraping up the browned bits from the pan. Let the mixture boil until the vinegar becomes syrupy, about 1 minute. Add the chicken broth and bring to a boil. Cook until the broth reduces by half. Remove from the heat, season with salt and pepper and whisk in the butter.
  • Remove the chicken from the oven; add any collected juices to the pan sauce. Divide the chicken among plates and spoon the apple, onion and sauce over each piece. Sprinkle with the parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 460, Fat 19 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Cholesterol 181 milligrams, Sodium 377 milligrams, Carbohydrate 16 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 54 grams, Sugar 7 grams

APPLE CIDER CHICKEN MARINADE



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This tangy and zingy marinade helps seal in the juices of any chicken, whether it's light or dark meat you wish to bake, roast, or grill.

Provided by Deborah Mackenzie

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Marinade Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

⅔ cup white wine
⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon fresh-ground black pepper
½ teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Whisk together the white wine, olive oil, lemon juice, cider vinegar, basil, parsley, rosemary, thyme, garlic, pepper, and salt in a bowl. Marinade chicken in mixture 8 hours or overnight.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 211 calories, Carbohydrate 3.3 g, Fat 18.8 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 0.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 295.6 mg, Sugar 0.5 g

EASY APPLE CIDER CHICKEN



Easy Apple Cider Chicken image

Chicken cooked in apple cider.

Provided by anitag

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

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

Steps:

  • 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 Facts : Calories 202.9 calories, Carbohydrate 21.2 g, Cholesterol 60.8 mg, Fat 2.6 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 23 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 61.5 mg, Sugar 17.6 g

SKILLET APPLE CIDER CHICKEN



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This skillet apple cider chicken is a great fall recipe. Serve with egg noodles.

Provided by Jeff

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Thigh Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 skinless, boneless chicken thighs
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons olive oil
6 slices bacon
1 onion, sliced
2 cups chicken broth, divided
2 cups apple cider, divided
2 apples - peeled, cored, and sliced
4 sage leaves
2 sprigs fresh thyme
4 tablespoons butter

Steps:

  • Season chicken thighs with salt and set aside.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and cook until browned on both sides, 7 to 10 minutes. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
  • Place bacon into the skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels and drain excess grease from the skillet.
  • Add onion to the skillet and cook over medium heat until soft, 5 to 7 minutes. Pour in 1 cup chicken broth and 1 cup apple cider. Cook until reduced by 1/2, about 10 minutes. Add cooked bacon, apples, sage, and thyme; let simmer for 2 minutes. Add remaining chicken broth and cider.
  • Return chicken to the pan, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook and stir until chicken thighs are no longer pink in the centers, about 15 minutes.
  • Transfer chicken to a serving platter. Remove the pan from heat and add butter, swirling to combine with sauce. Pour over chicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 395.2 calories, Carbohydrate 19.7 g, Cholesterol 103.4 mg, Fat 24.4 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 23.6 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Sodium 1117.9 mg, Sugar 15.5 g

CHICKEN WITH APPLE, ONION AND CIDER SAUCE



Chicken with Apple, Onion and Cider Sauce image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 38m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 2 pounds)
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
All-purpose flour, for dredging
2 to 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 large red onion, cut into large pieces
1 sweet cooking apple, cored and cut into large pieces
3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons cold unsalted butter
1 handful fresh parsley, roughly chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper and dredge in the flour, shaking off the excess. Add 2 tablespoons oil to the pan. Place the chicken in the skillet smooth-side down and cook until golden, about 5 minutes per side. Transfer to a baking dish and bake until cooked through, about 8 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, add the onion and apple to the skillet, along with 1 tablespoon oil, if the pan is dry, and increase the heat to high. Cook, tossing, until the onion has wilted slightly and the apple is golden brown, about 2 minutes. Add the vinegar and use a wooden spoon to scrape up the browned bits from the pan. Let the mixture boil until the vinegar becomes syrupy, about 1 minute. Add the chicken broth and return to a boil. Cook until the broth reduces by half.
  • Remove from the heat, season with salt and pepper and whisk in the butter. Remove the chicken from the oven; add any collected juices to the sauce. Divide the chicken among four plates and spoon the apple, onion and pan sauce over each piece. Sprinkle with the parsley.

APPLE CHICKEN WITH CIDER MUSTARD SAUCE



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Chicken with Apples and Cider Mustard Sauce. It sounds so fancy, right? I know. And it very well might be, but this apple cider chicken recipe is also easy, relatively quick (45 minutes), and a one-pan family friendly delight. There are so many ways to enjoy the bounty of apple season, and if you're in need of a savory fix after your eleventy-billionth apple pie, this is the dinner recipe for you!

Provided by Danielle Esposti

Categories     Main Course

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tbsp olive oil
6 bone-in skin-on chicken thighs (patted dry)
1 tsp Sea or kosher salt
1 tsp Cracked black pepper
2 sweet apples (gala, fuji, honeycrisp) (thinly sliced)
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
2 tsp whole grain mustard
1 c apple cider
½ c chicken broth
1 sprig fresh thyme (plus more for garnish)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F.
  • Heat olive oil over medium high heat in an oven-proof skillet like cast iron. Pat chicken dry, then season with salt and pepper. Cook skin side down until the skin is browned and easily releases from the pan, 8-10 minutes. Flip the chicken and cook skin side up for 1 minute. Remove chicken and set aside on a plate.
  • Add the apples and saute in the rendered fat, stirring occasionally, until slightly caramelized, 2-3 minutes..
  • Add the apple cider vinegar to the skillet to deglaze, stirring up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Add the mustard, apple cider, and chicken broth, stirring to mix completely.
  • Nestle the chicken thighs in between the apple slices. Transfer the skillet to the oven and braise until the chicken is cooked through and reaches 165°F using an instant read thermometer, 20-25 minutes depending on size.
  • Plate the chicken, and top with the apple slices, cider sauce, and fresh thyme to taste. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 498 kcal, Carbohydrate 20 g, Protein 27 g, Fat 34 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Cholesterol 152 mg, Sodium 742 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 17 g, UnsaturatedFat 24 g, ServingSize 1 serving

APPLE CIDER CHICKEN



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Provided by Sunny Anderson

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 2 pounds)
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 Vidalia onion, chopped
1 Granny Smith apple, cored and sliced into 1/4-inch wedges
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons dried thyme
2 bay leaves
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups apple cider

Steps:

  • Heat oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, add to pan and sear until golden, about 4 minutes each side. Remove chicken from pan, and set aside. Add remaining butter and onion, apple, garlic, thyme and bay leaves. Saute until apple begins to get color and onions soften, about 6 minutes. Add flour and stir 2 to 3 minutes. Nestle chicken back into pan, add cider, bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer and cover. Cook until chicken is cooked through, about 12 minutes.

SPICY APPLE CIDER-GLAZED CHICKEN THIGHS



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This easy, stovetop main dish uses apple cider to simmer boneless, skinless chicken thighs and onions. Add some sambal oelek or some Sriracha sauce for a bit of heat, or omit for tender palates. Serve over cooked rice, or cauli "rice", if you prefer.

Provided by Bibi

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Thigh Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 (4 ounce) boneless, skinless chicken thighs
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
½ onion, sliced into rings
1 ⅓ cups apple cider
1 tablespoon sambal oelek
1 teaspoon chopped fresh chives

Steps:

  • Pat chicken thighs dry with a paper towel and season with salt and pepper.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place chicken thighs into the hot oil and cook until brown, about 4 minutes, then turn and place onion slices on top.
  • Stir together apple cider and sambal oelek; pour over chicken and onions. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 10 to 15 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Transfer chicken and onion to a plate and keep warm.
  • Increase heat to medium-high and bring the liquid in the skillet to a boil. Continue boiling, uncovered, until the liquid has reduced to about 3/4 cup. Pour over chicken thighs and onions and garnish with fresh chives. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 250.8 calories, Carbohydrate 10.5 g, Cholesterol 70.7 mg, Fat 14.4 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 19.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 118.2 mg, Sugar 7.7 g

APPLE CIDER CHICKEN



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Make and share this Apple Cider Chicken recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Derf2440

Categories     Chicken

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 tablespoon olive oil or 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/3 cup apple cider
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 tart apple, peeled and quartered
1/4 cup raisins
1 1/4 teaspoons grated gingerroot

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine flour, salt and pepper, mix well.
  • Sprinkle mixture on both sides of chicken.
  • Heat oil in large frypan over medium high heat until hot.
  • Add chicken, cook until browned on both sides.
  • Add apple cider, vinegar, quartered tart apple, raisins and gingerroot, mix well.
  • Reduce heat to medium low, cover and simmer 5-10 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink in center.
  • Remove chicken and apple from frypan, place on serving platter, keep warm.
  • Increase heat to high, bring cider mixture to a boil, stirring constantly.
  • Cook until slightly thickened.
  • Pour mixture over chicken and apple.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 224.6, Fat 6.6, SaturatedFat 1.2, Cholesterol 75.5, Sodium 287.1, Carbohydrate 15.2, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 10.1, Protein 25.7

APPLE CIDER CHICKEN WITH MUSHROOM SAUCE



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From a French cookbook, the original name is "Poulet Vallee d'Auge". This dish has conquered even my most traditional friends who were horrified at the sight of an apple on the same plate with a piece of chicken! (Calvados is a liquor distilled from apples).

Provided by AdriMicina

Categories     Chicken

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 kg chicken piece
80 g butter (6 tbsp)
1 tablespoon olive oil
60 ml calvados
2 finely chopped scallions
500 ml apple cider
150 g champignon mushrooms, sliced
250 ml cream
200 g golden delicious apples
4 tablespoons parsley, chopped
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Season chicken pieces with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
  • Heat 2 tbsp butter and the olive oil in a skillet, brown chicken pieces, then pour Calvados on the chicken and carefully light it with a match (keep a lid nearby, just in case...).
  • When the pan is no longer on fire, add scallions and cook on low heat until tender but not browned.
  • Pour Apple Cider in the pan and cook for 15 minutes, turning the chicken pieces once after 10 minutes.
  • Melt 2 tbsp butter in another pan, add mushrooms and cook for 4 minutes.
  • Add mushrooms and their liquid to the chicken pan, add cream too and cook further 5 minutes.
  • Take chicken out of the pan and keep it warm while thickening the sauce for about 10 minutes.
  • Salt and pepper to taste, return chicken to pan, bring to a boil and cook 2 minutes more.
  • Meanwhile core the apples without peeling them, brown them in a pan with remaining 2 tbsp butter.
  • Serve the chicken aside the apples, garnish with parsley.
  • (I like to do the recipe with only chicken breasts, cut into strips, and reduce cooking time accordingly).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 871.5, Fat 69.7, SaturatedFat 29.1, Cholesterol 272.1, Sodium 320.6, Carbohydrate 11.3, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 6.1, Protein 49.9

STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS WITH APPLE CIDER VINEGAR SAUCE



Stuffed Chicken Breasts With Apple Cider Vinegar Sauce image

This is a much altered version of a recipe I found online a few years ago. I simplified it and it actually tastes better than the more difficult version. My family loves this recipe. My husband literally drinks the sauce. These are great for 4 or for 24. Very easy to scale up for large dinner parties.

Provided by foodandwinelover

Categories     Poultry

Time 1h25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 tablespoon butter
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 cups beef stock
7 dried apricots
1/4 cup dried cranberries
1/2 large seeded tomatoes, chopped
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
portion of small bag of fresh Baby Spinach
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 425 degrees.
  • For stuffing boil enough water to soak apricots and cranberries. Let soak for 15 minutes. Let apricots cool slightly and cut into small pieces and add to bowl with tomatoes and feta cheese. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Using sharp knife, cut horizontal slit 3/4 way through each chicken breast. Open like a book and place on a cooking sheet. I use a cooking stone sheet with great results. Place a couple of layers of spinach on each inside side of chicken breast. No need to steam first. Place as much of the stuffing mix as you can on one side and close the breast over. I don't use string, but you can if you find it easier. I stuff as much as I can, almost to the point of overstuffing.
  • Lightly brush olive oil over breasts. Cover with foil for the first 10 mins of baking and then remove foil for last 30 mins or so. Actual time depends on breast size. I remove from oven when internal temp is 175 degrees. Cover with foil while you complete the sauce. I usually let sit covered for 10 mins or so.
  • For sauce melt 1 tbsp butter in sauce pan on medium heat. Add garlic and brown. Add the cider vinegar and boil 2 minutes. Add the sugar and beef stock and reduce temperature slightly and continue to boil until sauce is reduced to desired thickness and taste. About 10-15 mins should do it. You can dilute with additional stock if you boil down too much. Season to taste with salt and pepper. You can play around with sugar and vinegar amounts to get the flavor that is right for you.
  • You can serve breast as is or sliced. I prefer whole as I find that it tends to fall apart. Pour sauce over and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 277.7, Fat 8.7, SaturatedFat 5.2, Cholesterol 92.8, Sodium 700.7, Carbohydrate 17, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 14.5, Protein 32

APPLE CIDER CHICKEN WITH NOODLES



Apple Cider Chicken with Noodles image

Easy to prepare, tangy twist on skillet chicken.

Provided by LAURDSED

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 tablespoons butter, divided
1 Granny Smith apple, peeled and sliced
1 tablespoon packed brown sugar
4 (4 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste
1 onion, sliced into rings and rings separated
½ cup apple cider
¼ cup apple cider vinegar
2 cups cooked wide noodles

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir apples until lightly browned, 5 to 10 minutes. Sprinkle brown sugar over apples and cook until apples are tender, about 5 minutes more. Transfer apples to a plate.
  • Arrange chicken on a sheet of waxed paper; season both sides with cinnamon, salt, and pepper. Melt remaining butter in the same skillet and cook chicken until browned, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer chicken to a plate.
  • Cook and stir onion in the same skillet used for chicken until tender, 5 to 10 minutes. Stir cider and vinegar into onion, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until sauce is slightly thickened, about 2 minutes.
  • Return chicken to onion mixture, spooning cider sauce over chicken and cook until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the liquid is reduced by half, 5 to 10 minutes more. Spoon apples into chicken mixture and cook until apples are warmed, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Arrange noodles on plate, top with chicken, and spoon sauce over chicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 372.7 calories, Carbohydrate 37.5 g, Cholesterol 104.6 mg, Fat 12.7 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 26.5 g, SaturatedFat 6.5 g, Sodium 266.4 mg, Sugar 13.2 g

Tips:

  • To save time, you can use a store-bought rotisserie chicken. Just shred the chicken and add it to the sauce.
  • If you don't have apple cider, you can substitute apple juice or even white grape juice.
  • For a thicker sauce, add a cornstarch slurry (equal parts cornstarch and water) to the simmering sauce and cook until thickened.
  • Serve the chicken and sauce over rice, mashed potatoes, or noodles.
  • Garnish the dish with fresh parsley or chives.

Conclusion:

This simple yet flavorful dish is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a casual gathering. The chicken is juicy and tender, and the apple cider sauce is sweet and tangy. Serve it with your favorite sides and enjoy!

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