Description
Juicy chicken breasts seared to perfection and simmered in a rich, sweet, and tangy apple cider sauce with fresh apples and a hint of cinnamon, all in one skillet.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (approx. 600g / 1.3 lbs)
- 1 teaspoon (5g) salt
- 1/2 teaspoon (2g) black pepper
- 2 tablespoons (30ml) olive oil
- 1 large apple, peeled and sliced (approx. 200g)
- 1/2 cup (120ml) chicken broth
- 1/2 cup (120ml) apple cider
- 2 tablespoons (30ml) maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon (15ml) apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon (5g) Dijon mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon (1g) ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon (8g) cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons (30ml) water
- 2 tablespoons (10g) chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for 5-7 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Add the sliced apple to the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes, or until softened.
- Pour in the chicken broth, apple cider, maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, and cinnamon. Bring to a simmer, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet.
- Stir in the cornstarch mixture and cook for 1-2 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened.
- Return the chicken breasts to the skillet and spoon the apple cider sauce over the top. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 5-10 minutes, or until the chicken is heated through.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
- Apple Choice: Use firm, sweet-tart apples like Honeycrisp or Fuji for the best texture and flavor.
- Sauce Consistency: If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of chicken broth. If too thin, simmer for a few more minutes or add a bit more cornstarch slurry.
- Don’t Overcook Chicken: Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) to prevent dryness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: Skillet Apple Cider Chicken, Apple Cider Chicken, One Pan Chicken, Fall Chicken Recipe, Easy Chicken Dinner, Chicken and Apple, Maple Chicken, Skillet Dinner
