Chicken with Apple Cider Sauce Recipe

Name: Chicken with Apple Cider Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (about 1 pound); 2 teaspoons kosher salt; Freshly ground black pepper; 3 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar; 3/4 cup apple cider; 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (about 1 pound)
2 teaspoons kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
3/4 cup apple cider
1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves

1
Preheat a medium to large skillet over medium-high heat, for about 1 minute or until the surface of the pan is hot.
2
Add the oil and heat until rippling on the surface.
3
Pat the chicken breast dry and season with salt and pepper.
4
Place the chicken in the pan and cook until the meat is golden, about 4 minutes.
5
Turn the chicken breasts, lower the heat to medium and add 1 tablespoon of the butter.
6
Cook until firm to the touch or an instant-read thermometer registers 160 degrees F, about 4 to 6 minutes more.
7
Transfer the chicken to a plate to rest.
8
Pour off any fat remaining in the skillet.
9
Add the vinegar and deglaze over medium-high heat, scraping up any browned bits stuck to the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon.
10
Add the cider and the broth.
11
Bring to a boil and cook until it thickens to form a sauce, about 6 minutes.
12
Whisk in the remaining 2 tablespoons butter, lemon juice and thyme leaves.
13
Return the chicken to the pan, adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper, and serve.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (about 1 pound), 2 teaspoons kosher salt, Freshly ground black pepper, and more.

Yes, Chicken with Apple Cider Sauce falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chicken with Apple Cider Sauce

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