Crock Pot Cider-Braised Chicken Recipe

Name: Crock Pot Cider-Braised Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs chicken breasts, quarters; 2 lbs chicken legs; 1 tablespoon ground turmeric; 1 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/2 teaspoon ground mace; 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice; 4 tomatoes, quartered; 1 cup apple cider or 1 cup apple juice; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 2 tablespoons cold water

Servings: persons

2 lbs chicken breasts, quarters
2 lbs chicken legs
1 tablespoon ground turmeric
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground mace
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
4 tomatoes, quartered
1 cup apple cider or 1 cup apple juice
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons cold water

1
---Crock Pot Method---.
2
Place spices, tomatoes, and cider in the crock pot and stir to mix.
3
Add the chicken and toss to coat.
4
Set the cooker to low heat and cook for 7-9 hours, or high heat for 3-4 hours.
5
At the end of cooking, remove the chicken from the crock pot, mix the cornstarch with the 2 tbsp of water, and stir the cornstarch mixture into the bottom; set the crock pot to high and cook for 15 minutes to thicken the liquids.
6
Return chicken to pot and toss to coat again.
7
---Stove Top Method---.
8
Brown the chicken in a large skillet over medium heat (do not use oil), skin side down, for about 10 minutes; pour off excess fat.
9
Sprinkle with spices and add tomatoes; cover with cider.
10
Cover the pan, reduce the heat, and simmer for 45 minutes.
11
To thicken the juices, make a slurry by combining the cornstarch with the cold water; stir it into the juices and simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes longer, stirring.

825

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

142

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 lbs chicken breasts, quarters, 2 lbs chicken legs, 1 tablespoon ground turmeric, 1 teaspoon ground ginger, and more.

Yes, Crock Pot Cider-Braised Chicken 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.

Crock Pot Cider-Braised Chicken

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