Apple Jack Chicken Recipes

CHICKEN WITH APPLEJACK SAUCE

Steps:

• Cut peeled potatoes into 1 1/2" cubes; peel carrots and cut in half, cut each half into thirds; trim beans and cut into 1 1/2" lengths; cut peeled onions in half, if larger, cut into quarters; cut zucchini in half lengthwise, then cut each half into quarters.
• Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper; heat 2 T oil in skillet over medium heat; add chicken skin side down and cook 10 minutes until browned on one side.
• Place all vegetables except zucchini in salted water and bring to a boil; boil 1 minute and drain.
• When chicken is browned on one side, turn and cook another 5 minutes.
• In another skillet, heat remaining 1 T oil and add drained vegetables and zucchini; add salt and pepper to taste, stir gently and cook about 5 minutes; vegetables should still not be tender.
• Add Calvados to chicken; cover and simmer 10 minutes; uncover and add half-and-half and vegetables; bring to a boil, adjust seasoning; cover, reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes more; serve.

APPLE JACK CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Place chicken between 2 sheets of waxed paper and, with rolling pin or metal "chicken pounder" flatten each breast piece to uniform thickness.
• Place chicken in prepared 9 x 13 baking dish and bake for about 30 minutes, depending on thickness and your particular oven.
• Turn chicken pieces and divide apple slices evenly on top of each piece.
• Bake for an additional 10 minutes.
• Top each chicken piece with a slice of cheese.
• Bake an additional 5 or 10 minutes or until cheese melts and chicken is cooked.

CHICKEN WITH APPLEJACK

Steps:

• Cook apples in a skillet coated with cooking spray over medium heat for 3 minutes, then transfer to a bowl. Cook onion in a skillet coated with cooking spray over medium heat 7 minutes or until tender. Transfer to the bowl with apples. Cook chicken in margarine in a skillet coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat for 2 minutes on each side. Transfer chicken to a plate and set aside. Add apples, onion, applejack, water, and bouillon granules to skillet, and cook over medium-high heat until mixture is reduced by half. Add chicken, and cook 1 minute or until done. Transfer to a serving platter.

SHEET-PAN CHICKEN WITH APPLE, FENNEL AND ONION

Steps:

• Heat oven to 425 degrees. In a small skillet, toast the fennel seeds over medium-low heat, stirring frequently until fragrant, about 2 to 3 minutes. Pound into a coarse powder with a mortar and pestle or, alternatively, roughly chop. In a large bowl, toss together the chicken with 1 tablespoon olive oil and the fennel seeds and season well with salt and pepper.
• Place the onion, fennel and apple slices on the sheet pan. Toss with the remaining olive oil and season well with salt. Spread in an even layer. Add the chicken skin side up on top of the vegetables and lay the rosemary (distributing evenly) on top of the chicken. Roast for 25 to 30 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the onions, fennel and apples are softened and have begun to caramelize at the edge of the pan.
• Turn the oven to broil and move the oven rack to sit right below it. Remove and discard the rosemary sprigs and broil the chicken for 1 to 2 minutes until the skin of the chicken is crispy and golden. Season with flaky salt.

JACK'S APPLE BUTTER CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Heat oil in ovenproof baking dish and brown chicken on one side.
• Turn over and while browning the second side, place sage, thyme, salt and pepper on each piece.
• Spoon one tablespoon apple butter on each, and pour wine over so it is sitting in about 1/4" of wine (drink the rest).
• Cover and bake in oven for about 45-60 minutes.
• Remove chicken, leaving the applesauce and wine.
• Reduce sauce (simmer until thick and creamy).
• Drizzle over chicken, serve over rice or pasta.