Apple Balsamic Chicken Recipes

PRESSURE-COOKER APPLE BALSAMIC CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the first 9 ingredients. Place chicken in a 6-qt. electric pressure cooker; pour broth mixture over meat. Lock lid; close pressure-release valve. Adjust to pressure-cook on high for 10 minutes. Allow pressure to naturally release for 10 minutes, then quick-release any remaining pressure. , Remove chicken; keep warm. Skim fat from cooking liquid. In a small saucepan, melt butter; whisk in flour until smooth. Gradually add cooking liquid. Cook and stir until sauce is thickened, 2-3 minutes. Serve with chicken.

BRAISED APPLE BALSAMIC CHICKEN THIGHS

Steps:

• Place the flour, thyme, paprika and half the salt and pepper in a plastic re-sealable bag. Add the chicken, in batches, and shake until well coated. Shake off the excess flour and transfer to a plate.
• Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet set over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side or until browned; stir in the chopped apple. Whisk the broth with ¼ cup (60 mL) juice, the vinegar, mustard, garlic and remaining salt and pepper. Pour into skillet and bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for 20 to 25 minutes or until chicken is tender and cooked through. Transfer the chicken to a platter and tent with foil. Whisk the cornstarch with the remaining apple juice. Pour into the skillet and bring to a boil. Cook, stirring constantly for 3 minutes or until the sauce is thickened. Pour over the chicken thighs and sprinkle with green onion.

APPLE BALSAMIC CHICKEN

Steps:

• Place chicken in a 1-1/2-qt. slow cooker. In a small bowl, combine the broth, cider, vinegar, lemon juice and seasonings; pour over meat. Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or until chicken is tender., Remove chicken; keep warm. Skim fat from cooking liquid. In a small saucepan, melt butter; stir in flour until smooth. Gradually add cooking liquid. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2-3 minutes or until thickened. Serve with chicken.

GRILLED BALSAMIC CHICKEN BREAST

Steps:

• Whisk together balsamic vinegar, olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, garlic, basil, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
• Combine chicken and 1/2 of the marinade in a resealable plastic bag. Marinate chicken for 1 hour to overnight. Reserve the other 1/2 of the marinade until grilling.
• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat, to approximately 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly oil the grate.
• Remove chicken from marinade and discard used marinade.
• Place chicken on the hot grill and baste with reserved marinade. Lower grill to medium and cook until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 6 to 8 minutes per side. Baste with marinade on each side when flipping chicken. Chicken should reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Remove chicken from grill, cover, and let rest for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.

CHICKEN WITH TOMATO AND APPLE BALSAMIC VINEGAR

Steps:

• Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Heat a large saute pan until very hot. Add oil and when almost smoking, add the chicken and saute until golden brown on all sides. Add the onion and garlic. Cook for 2 minutes.
• Transfer meat to a plate and keep warm. Deglaze pan with the wine and vinegar. Reduce by half. Add the tomato, butter, and bouquet garni. Bring to a boil and add the chicken. Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes or until chicken is cooked. Remove chicken, and with an immersion blender, blend sauce.
• Place chicken back into the sauce. Rectify seasoning. Bring to a boil and serve.