Maple & Apple Cider Vinegar Glazed Chicken Recipe

Name: Maple & Apple Cider Vinegar Glazed Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Maple Cider Vinegar Glaze; 3/4 cup apple cider vinegar; 1/2 cup real maple syrup; 2 tablespoons dark molasses; 1 tablespoon red pepper flakes; 3 sprigs fresh Rosemary; 1 red chili - sliced into very thin strips; 1 green chili - sliced into very thin strips; 1 tablespoon coarsely ground pepper; 1 piece fresh ginger - peeled and roughly chopped; Chicken; 4 large, boneless, skinless chicken breasts; 1/3 cup dark brown sugar; 1/4 cup Kosher salt; 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar; 4 sprigs fresh Thyme; 2 pieces Bay leaves; 1 tablespoon ground pepper; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 cup cornmeal; 3 cups water

Servings: persons

Maple Cider Vinegar Glaze
3/4 cup apple cider vinegar
1/2 cup real maple syrup
2 tablespoons dark molasses
1 tablespoon red pepper flakes
3 sprigs fresh Rosemary
1 red chili - sliced into very thin strips
1 green chili - sliced into very thin strips
1 tablespoon coarsely ground pepper
1 piece fresh ginger - peeled and roughly chopped
Chicken
4 large, boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1/3 cup dark brown sugar
1/4 cup Kosher salt
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
4 sprigs fresh Thyme
2 pieces Bay leaves
1 tablespoon ground pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup cornmeal
3 cups water

1
In a small saucepan, add vinegar, syrup, and molasses. Whisk.
2
Add in pepper flakes, Rosemary, chillies, pepper, and ginger. Whisk.
3
Bring mixture to a rolling boil. Reduce heat.
4
Simmer until reduced to about 1/2 cup.
5
Strain and set aside. Save strainings.
6
In a large pot, stir together sugar, salt, vinegar, thyme, and water until sugar dissolves.
7
Place sauce in a large bowl. Add 2 cups cold water.
8
Cut each breast in 1/2.
9
Add chicken to sauce mixture.
10
Marinate 2-3 hours. (Overnight is even better!)
11
Pre-heat over to Bake and 400. Line a baking sheet with foil.
12
Drain chicken but do not rinse.
13
Salt and pepper to taste.
14
Dredge chicken in cornmeal.
15
Heat oil in a lage skillet and sear each piece of chicken on both sides.
16
Place on baking sheet.
17
Baste top with glaze and lightly add glaze strainings if desired.
18
Roast about 6 minutes. Flip over.
19
Baste fresh side with glaze and add strainings if desired.
20
Roast another 6 minutes.
21
Add remaining glaze and strainings and roast another 2-3 minutes.
22
Let rest several minutes before serving with rice and fresh vegetable side.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Maple Cider Vinegar Glaze, 3/4 cup apple cider vinegar, 1/2 cup real maple syrup, 2 tablespoons dark molasses, and more.

Yes, Maple & Apple Cider Vinegar Glazed 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.

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Maple & Apple Cider Vinegar Glazed Chicken

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Variations & substitutions

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