Cider Glazed Chicken Breasts
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
223 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Cider Glazed Chicken Breasts
Description
This recipe seasons thin chicken breast cutlets with salt and pepper, then cooks them in butter over medium-high heat until golden and cooked through. After removing the chicken, apple cider and Dijon mustard are added to the pan and cooked until reduced and syrupy to concentrate the flavors and loosen browned bits. Additional butter is whisked in off heat to create a rich glaze.
The chicken is returned to the pan and coated with the glossy cider sauce. The flavor combines mild sweetness from the cider and tang from mustard, complementing the buttery, tender chicken. A sprinkle of fresh parsley brightens the dish if desired.
This dish can be prepared with chicken thighs as a substitution, and thinner cutlets will cook faster, making portion size and thickness considerations useful for timing. The simple sauce does not require long ingredients lists but adds complexity from reduction.
Ingredients
- 3 Tablespoons butter divided (may sub clarified or ghee for Whole30)
- 1 pound chicken breast about 1/2" thick, (about 4-5, cutlets
- 2/3 cup apple cider
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- salt kosher salt
- black pepper kosher salt
Instructions
- Season both sides of the chicken with salt and pepper.
- Melt one tablespoon butter in a large, heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken to pan; cook 3 minutes on each side, or until done.
- Remove chicken from pan.
- Add cider and mustard to pan, scraping to loosen browned bits; cook 2-3 minutes or until syrupy.
- Whisk in remaining 2 tablespoons of butter until smooth. Add chicken to pan, turning to coat both sides.
- Remove from heat and sprinkle with fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
- Chicken thighs can be used instead of breasts for a juicier result.
- Thinner cutlets cook more quickly, so watch cooking time to avoid overcooking.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 223 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 223kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 95mg | 32% |
| Sodium | 214mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 464mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 0.1g | 0% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 298IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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