Description
Apple Maple Chicken is a delightful dish that combines the juicy tenderness of chicken breasts with a sweet and savory apple maple glaze. This recipe will fill your kitchen with mouthwatering aromas as it bakes to perfection, making it an ideal choice for family dinners or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup fresh apple cider
- 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
- 2 tsp fresh thyme, chopped
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray and season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together apple cider, maple syrup, garlic, soy sauce, and thyme until well combined.
- Place the seasoned chicken in the baking dish and pour the apple maple mixture over the top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C), spooning additional sauce over the chicken halfway through cooking.
- Let rest for a few minutes before serving, drizzling with remaining sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with glaze (approximately 6 oz)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 470mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 90mg