30 Minute Apple Cider Glazed Chicken Skillet
Indulge in the comforting flavors of this 30 Minute Apple Cider Glazed Chicken Skillet. Tender chicken breasts are seared to perfection and coated in a luscious apple cider glaze that beautifully balances sweet and savory notes. Perfect for busy weeknights, this easy-to-prepare dish makes dinner feel special without the hassle. Serve it with rice or roasted vegetables for a complete meal that will impress your family or guests.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup fresh apple cider
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme, chopped
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping garlic and thyme.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then add to the skillet.
- Sear chicken for about 5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Remove chicken and sauté garlic in the same pan until fragrant (about 1 minute). Add apple cider, balsamic vinegar, and brown sugar; simmer until slightly thickened.
- Return chicken to the skillet, spooning glaze over it. Cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh thyme before serving with rice or roasted vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (approximately 170g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 95mg