Autumn Apple Cider Chicken with Noodles
Savor the flavors of fall with this exquisite dish featuring apple cider-infused chicken, tender apples, and caramelized onions atop a bed of buttery noodles. A perfect blend of sweet and tangy in every bite.
Ingredients
| 3 | tablespoons butter, divided |
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| 1 | Granny Smith apple, peeled and sliced |
| 1 | tablespoon packed brown sugar |
| 4 | (4 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves |
| 1⁄4 | teaspoon ground cinnamon |
| 1⁄4 | teaspoon salt |
| 1⁄4 | teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste |
| 1 | onion, sliced into rings and rings separated |
| 1⁄2 | cup apple cider |
| 1⁄4 | cup apple cider vinegar |
| 2 | cups cooked wide noodles |
Instructions
| 1. | In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Sauté the apples until they are gently caramelized, approximately 5 to 10 minutes. Sprinkle the brown sugar over the apples and continue to cook until tender, for an additional 5 minutes. Transfer the apples to a plate. |
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| 2. | Place the chicken on a sheet of waxed paper. Season each side with a hint of cinnamon, salt, and pepper. Using the same skillet, melt the remaining tablespoon of butter and brown the chicken for 2 to 3 minutes per side. Once browned, transfer the chicken to a plate. |
| 3. | In the same skillet used for the chicken, sauté the sliced onions until they turn tender, for about 5 to 10 minutes. Stir in the apple cider and apple cider vinegar, then reduce the heat to medium-low. Allow the mixture to simmer until the sauce slightly thickens, approximately 2 minutes. |
| 4. | Return the chicken to the onion mixture, spooning the flavorful cider sauce over the chicken. Cook until the chicken is cooked through, and the liquid reduces by half, an additional 5 to 10 minutes. Stir in the sautéed apples and cook until warmed through, about 2 to 3 minutes. |
| 5. | To serve, delicately arrange a bed of cooked wide noodles on a plate, top with the succulent chicken, and generously spoon the delectable cider sauce over the dish. |
Published on Jul 18, 2024 by Luminița