Description
Discover a juicy, flavorful Apple Cider Glazed Roasted Chicken featuring tender roasted chicken paired with a luscious apple cider glaze. This sweet and tangy glaze caramelizes to perfection, making it a perfect main dish for any occasion, offering effortless flavor, juicy texture, and wholesome ingredients.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 whole medium-sized chicken
- 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar (natural)
- 1/4 cup honey (natural)
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves
- 2 tablespoons vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- 1 teaspoon natural gelling agent
Instructions
- Prep the Chicken: Rinse the chicken and pat it dry thoroughly with paper towels to ensure the skin crisps well. Season generously with salt and black pepper all over, including under the skin if possible, to infuse deep flavor.
- Make the Glaze: In a small saucepan, combine apple cider vinegar (natural), honey (natural), minced garlic, vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural), olive oil, fresh thyme, and a pinch of natural gelling agent. Simmer gently while stirring until the mixture thickens into a shiny, syrupy glaze.
- Apply and Roast: Place the chicken in a roasting pan and brush it generously with the prepared glaze. Roast at 375°F (190°C) and baste with additional glaze every 15 minutes to build layers of flavor and develop a rich caramelized color.
- Rest and Serve: When the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C), remove it from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes to redistribute juices. Carve and serve with your preferred side dishes.
Notes
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure perfect doneness and avoid overcooking.
- Pat dry the skin thoroughly to achieve a crispy texture once roasted.
- Baste the chicken frequently with glaze to keep it moist and glossy.
- Let the chicken rest after roasting to retain all the flavorful juices.
- Fresh thyme or other fresh herbs provide more vibrant aroma and flavor than dried herbs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
Keywords: roasted chicken, apple cider glaze, baked chicken, sweet and tangy chicken, dinner recipe, poultry glaze
