Rosemary Apple Cider Chicken Recipe
Enjoy a flavorful and succulent Rosemary Apple Cider Chicken recipe that combines tender chicken breasts with a fragrant rosemary and apple cider sauce. Baked to perfection, this dish offers a perfect balance of savory and slightly sweet flavors, making it an easy and delicious main course for any dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Chicken
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper to taste
Sauce
- 1/4 cup fresh rosemary, chopped
- 1 cup pure apple cider (no sugar added)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Season the chicken: Generously season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides, then arrange them evenly in the prepared baking dish.
- Prepare the sauce: In a bowl, whisk together the pure apple cider, low-sodium soy sauce, minced garlic, honey, and chopped fresh rosemary until the mixture is well combined.
- Coat the chicken: Pour the apple cider sauce over the chicken breasts, ensuring each piece is thoroughly coated with the flavorful mixture.
- Bake the chicken: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C) and is cooked through.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and serve the chicken hot, drizzled with any remaining sauce from the pan for extra flavor.
Notes
- For best results, use fresh rosemary to maximize flavor.
- You can substitute honey with maple syrup for a different sweetness profile.
- Ensure chicken breasts are evenly sized for uniform cooking.
- Use a meat thermometer to check doneness precisely.
- Leftover chicken can be refrigerated for up to 3 days.
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