Description
A sophisticated yet simple main course featuring tender chicken breast cutlets simmered in a reduced, glossy apple cider glaze. This dish perfectly balances sweet and tangy notes with aromatic herbs like rosemary and thyme, creating a savory comfort meal that is ready in under 40 minutes. Ideal for weeknight dinners, it offers professional results with minimal effort and no alcohol.
Ingredients
1.5 lbs chicken breast, boneless and skinless, sliced into cutlets
1.5 cups pure unfiltered apple cider
0.5 cup low-sodium chicken stock
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 tsp dried thyme
3 cloves garlic, minced finely
Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
Pat the chicken cutlets dry with paper towels and season both sides liberally with salt and black pepper.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
Place chicken into the hot pan and sear for five minutes per side until golden brown.
Remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside on a clean plate.
Add minced garlic to the same skillet and sauté briefly until fragrant.
Pour in the apple cider and chicken stock, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
Add the dried thyme and allow the liquid to simmer until it reduces into a thickened, glossy glaze.
Return the chicken to the skillet, coating it thoroughly in the sauce until cooked through and tender.
Notes
Use fresh thyme instead of dried if available for a brighter, more herbal flavor. Ensure the chicken is patted very dry before searing to achieve the best golden-brown crust. Serve with steamed green beans or roasted root vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 25
- Category: Recipes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Modern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cutlet with sauce
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 95mg