Apple Marinated Roast Chicken With Grilled Apple Rings Recipes

APPLE-MARINATED ROAST CHICKEN WITH GRILLED APPLE RINGS

Steps:

• To make the chicken: Combine the apple juice concentrate, maple syrup, vinegar, oil, salt, cinnamon and pepper.
• Put the chicken pieces in a large Ziploc bag with the above combined ingredients.
• Marinate this in the fridge for 4 hours, or even overnight, turning occasionally.
• Heat the oven to 375 degrees F.
• Remove the chicken from the marinade and put the pieces into a baking pan and roast for 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
• Let it rest for a bit.
• Meanwhile, while the chicken is roasting, pour the marinade into a pot and bring to a boil.
• Reduce the heat and let simmer for about 5 minutes.
• In a small cup, stir together the cornstarch and water, and then stir it into the marinade.
• Boil for about 1 minute until it thickens.
• To make the apple rings: Stir together in a bowl the butter, maple syrup and cinnamon.
• Add the apple rings and toss to coat.
• Broil the apple rings about 4-6 inches from the heat for about 3 minutes each side, or, cook in a pan for about 2-3 minutes each side.
• Serve the chicken with the sauce and the apples.

APPLE-MARINATED CHICKEN & VEGETABLES

Steps:

• In a small bowl, whisk the first seven ingredients until blended. Place 1 cup marinade and chicken in a large resealable plastic bag; seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate 6 hours or overnight. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade., Cut carrots, zucchini and squash lengthwise into quarters; cut crosswise into 2-in. pieces. Toss with 1/2 cup reserved marinade., Drain chicken, discarding marinade in bag. Grill chicken, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat 6-8 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 165°, basting frequently with remaining marinade during the last 5 minutes. Keep warm., Transfer vegetables to a grill wok or basket; place on grill rack. Grill, covered, over medium heat 10-12 minutes or until crisp-tender, stirring frequently. Serve with chicken.

APPLE-BUTTER BARBECUED ROASTED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Combine the salt, garlic powder, pepper and cayenne; sprinkle over chicken., Prepare grill for indirect heat, using a drip pan. Pour half of the apple juice into another container and save for another use. With a can opener, poke additional holes in the top of the can. Holding the chicken with legs pointed down, lower chicken over the can so it fills the body cavity. Place chicken on grill rack over drip pan. , Grill, covered, over indirect medium heat for 1-1/2-2 hours or until a thermometer reads 180°. Combine apple butter and barbecue sauce; baste chicken occasionally during the last 30 minutes. Remove chicken from grill; cover and let stand for 10 minutes. Remove chicken from can before carving.

APPLE HONEY GLAZED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
• Mix apple jelly, honey, mustard, cinnamon, and salt together in a bowl. Brush chicken breasts with glaze.
• Place glazed chicken breasts on the preheated grill; cook, occasionally brushing chicken with more glaze, until chicken is no longer pink in the center, about 10 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).