Apple Chicken Recipe (Sheet Pan Chicken with Apples)
User Reviews
4.7
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
1 hr
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Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
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Servings
4 people
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Calories
423 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Apple Chicken Recipe (Sheet Pan Chicken with Apples)
Description
Apple Chicken (Sheet Pan Chicken with Apples) combines baked chicken breasts with fruit and aromatics for a harmonious dish. The chicken is seasoned simply and baked initially to begin cooking. Meanwhile, apples and onions are coated in a butter and brown sugar mixture which softens and caramelizes their surfaces. These are added to the pan partway through cooking along with a bright sauce made from apple juice, chicken broth, vinegar, and mustard powder. Thyme is sprinkled on top for fresh herb notes.
The resulting meal has tender chicken breast with slightly sweet, soft apples and onions, along with a mild tangy sauce that melds the flavors. Baking everything together allows the ingredients to mingle and develop gentle caramelization.
It pairs well with sides like roasted vegetables or a simple salad. Perfect for a straightforward, flavorful dinner that showcases seasonal apples.
Store leftover apple chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days to retain freshness.
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breast
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 large apple cored and cut in eighths
- 2 small onion quartered
- ½ cup apple juice
- ¼ cup chicken stock
- 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon mustard powder dry
- thyme chopped, couple of fresh sprigs
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350℉.
- Arrange chicken on a baking sheet. Sprinkle it with salt and pepper. Bake for 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, melt butter in a heavy-bottom skillet. Add brown sugar and stir until completely combined.
- Toss apples and onions in the sugar mixture over low heat until they are coated, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
- In a small bowl, combine apple juice, chicken broth, vinegar, and mustard.
- Remove chicken from the oven after 30 minutes. Add the apple onion mixture to the baking sheet with the chicken.
- Pour apple juice mixture over the chicken, apples, and onions, then sprinkle thyme over the top.
- Return the sheet pan to the oven and bake for 30 minutes more, until the chicken is cooked through.
Notes
- Store leftover apple chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days to maintain quality.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 423 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 423kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 28g | 9% |
| Protein | 49g | 98% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 160mg | 53% |
| Sodium | 347mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 1061mg | 23% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 21g | 42% |
| Vitamin A | 292IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 11mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 34mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.7
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