This quick apple cider chicken marinade yields incredibly flavorful, juicy, sweet and savory chicken breast.
If you love cooking with apple cider, also check out this green bean side dish and this pork tenderloin mustard marinade!
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What’s in the marinade?
This marinade is made with apple cider, maple syrup, salt, oil and a little bit of adobo sauce and Dijon mustard. The adobo sauce and the mustard are almost imperceptible in the chicken, but they balance the sweet apple flavor perfectly. Without those two ingredients, the sweetness would be overwhelming.
How to make the marinade:
Add all ingredients to a bowl and whisk until combined.
How to use the marinade:
Use the marinade for boneless, skinless chicken breast. Pound the chicken into ¾-inch thickness, marinate for 30 minutes, then grill or sear.
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Apple Cider Chicken Marinade
Equipment:
- measuring cups and spoons
- mixing bowl
- whisk
Ingredients:
- ⅓ cup apple cider
- ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon adobo sauce (from a can of chipotle peppers)
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vegetable oil or mild olive oil
- 8 ounces boneless, skinless chicken breast
Instructions:
- Add apple cider, Dijon, adobo sauce, salt, maple syrup and oil to a bowl.
- Whisk until combined.
- Pound the chicken breast to about ¾-inch thickness. Marinate for 30 minutes, then grill or sear.
Nutrition Information (Estimated):
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