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Skillet Apple Cider Chicken

A deliciously sweet and savory chicken dish cooked in apple cider, perfect for fall.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Seasonings
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
Cooking Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 cup apple cider
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
Garnish
  • 1 apple sliced for garnish

Method
 

Prepare Chicken
  1. Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
Cook Chicken
  1. Add the chicken to the skillet and cook for about 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown.
Make Sauce
  1. In the same skillet, add apple cider, apple cider vinegar, honey, chicken broth, and thyme.
  2. Bring to a simmer and let it cook for about 10 minutes until slightly thickened.
Combine and Serve
  1. Return the chicken to the skillet, spoon the sauce over the chicken, and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
  2. Garnish with sliced apple and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 28gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1.5gFiber: 1gSugar: 12g

Notes

Serve with mashed potatoes or a side salad for a complete meal.

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