Apple Cider Glazed Chicken Juicy 30-Minute Recipe
This apple cider glazed chicken is a quick and flavorful main dish. The sweet and tangy glaze coats tender chicken breasts. You can make it in under 30 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-fry
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1/2 cup apple cider
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 clove garlic, minced
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add chicken and cook for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature 165°F). Remove chicken and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add apple cider, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, and minced garlic. Stir and bring to a simmer.
- Cook the glaze for 2-3 minutes until it thickens slightly.
- Return chicken to the skillet. Spoon glaze over each piece. Cook for 1-2 minutes more.
- Serve the chicken with extra glaze on top.
Notes
- You can substitute chicken thighs for breasts. Adjust cooking time as needed.
- For a thicker glaze, mix 1 teaspoon cornstarch with 1 tablespoon water and stir into the glaze before adding chicken back.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with glaze
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg