Description
Experience the delightful balance of sweet and savory in this quick and easy dish featuring tender chicken glazed with fresh apple cider, perfect for any busy weeknight.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup apple cider (preferably fresh-pressed)
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tsp fresh thyme (chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare Your Ingredients: Dice the garlic and chop the fresh thyme. Gather all ingredients to streamline cooking.
- Season Your Chicken: Drizzle olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season both sides of the chicken breasts with salt and pepper before placing them in the skillet.
- Sear the Chicken: Cook each side for about five minutes or until golden brown. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- Create The Glaze: In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant (about one minute). Pour in apple cider, soy sauce, brown sugar, and thyme. Stir well.
- Combine Everything: Return the seared chicken to the skillet with the glaze. Simmer together for another ten minutes or until the chicken is fully cooked and coated with glaze.
- Serve It Up: Transfer the glazed chicken onto plates, drizzling with any remaining sauce from the pan.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 276
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 432mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: - For added depth of flavor, sauté onions along with garlic. - Consider serving with roasted vegetables for a complete meal.