Best 3 Apple Marinated Chicken Vegetables Recipes

Feast your taste buds on a culinary journey with our Apple Marinated Chicken and Vegetables, an explosion of flavors that will tantalize your senses. This delectable dish features tender chicken marinated in a tantalizing blend of apple cider vinegar, honey, and aromatic spices, infusing it with a symphony of sweet, tangy, and savory notes. Accompanying the succulent chicken are a medley of vibrant vegetables, roasted to perfection and bursting with natural goodness. From crisp bell peppers and succulent zucchini to hearty carrots and earthy mushrooms, each vegetable contributes its unique texture and flavor to this delightful platter. Let your palate embark on an adventure as you savor this harmonious fusion of flavors and textures.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

APPLE CIDER CHICKEN MARINADE

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This tangy and zingy marinade helps seal in the juices of any chicken, whether it's light or dark meat you wish to bake, roast, or grill.

Provided by Deborah Mackenzie

Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Marinade Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

⅔ cup white wine
⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon fresh-ground black pepper
½ teaspoon salt

Steps:

Whisk together the white wine, olive oil, lemon juice, cider vinegar, basil, parsley, rosemary, thyme, garlic, pepper, and salt in a bowl. Marinade chicken in mixture 8 hours or overnight.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 211 calories, Carbohydrate 3.3 g, Fat 18.8 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 0.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 295.6 mg, Sugar 0.5 g

MARSALA-MARINATED CHICKEN WITH ROASTED VEGETABLES

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Marsala and chicken don't always have to perform the same scaloppine routine, where you sauté the pounded breast and deglaze it with the wine to make a sauce, perhaps adding some mushrooms and cream. You'll get so much more flavor if you use chicken thighs and let them marinate in the fortified wine with some Dijon and shallots before cooking. Transfer the poultry with mushrooms, carrots and more shallots to a sheet pan, roast them and dinner is done. This Marsala marinade is generous and versatile: It's veal, pork and lamb-friendly. Set some aside before it touches the meat and you can even turn it into a salad-friendly vinaigrette.

Provided by Charlotte Druckman

Categories dinner, poultry, roasts, vegetables, main course

Time 1h

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

6 large shallots
3 tablespoons Dijon mustard, plus more to taste
1 tablespoon honey
Kosher salt and black pepper
2 cups dry Marsala
1/4 cup plus 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, and more to taste
6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 2 pounds)
2 fresh oregano sprigs plus 2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano leaves
4 large carrots (about 3/4 pound)
3/4 pound mixed mushrooms, such as cremini and shiitake (or fancier chanterelle, maitake, or morel mushrooms)
3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
10 ounces salad greens

Steps:

Prepare the marinade: Finely chop 2 shallots. In a large bowl, stir the chopped shallots with 3 tablespoons mustard, the honey, 2 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1 teaspoon pepper. Whisk in the Marsala then 1/4 cup oil. Refrigerate 1/4 cup marinade to use for the vinaigrette.
Place the chicken and oregano sprigs in a large zip-top bag and add the remaining marinade. Seal the bag and turn it over a few times before laying it flat in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours or, ideally, overnight, turning it once or twice while it marinates. (If you're in a rush, marinating it at room temperature for 30 minutes is a quick shortcut.)
Heat the oven to 425 degrees. Peel the carrots, halve them lengthwise if thick, then chop them into 1 1/2-inch-long pieces. Clean the mushrooms and remove any tough stems. Quarter the whole shallots from root to stem and discard the skins. Place the prepped vegetables in a large bowl and toss with 3 tablespoons oil, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper.
Remove the chicken from the marinade and place each piece skin side up on a large rimmed sheet pan. Scatter the vegetables around the chicken, arranging them in an even layer. Discard the marinade in the zip-top bag.
Roast until the chicken is cooked through and its juices run clear, 35 to 40 minutes. Transfer the chicken to a serving platter to rest. Stir the remaining vegetables and return the pan to the oven to cook until the carrots are starting to brown and become tender, the mushrooms are golden and beginning to crisp, and the shallots have caramelized, about 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, prepare the vinaigrette: Whisk the refrigerated 1/4 cup marinade with the vinegar, then the remaining 3 tablespoons oil. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Adjust the flavor as desired, adding more olive oil for a less acidic vinaigrette or more Dijon for something a bit sharper and creamier.
Transfer the vegetables to the serving platter, scattering them around the chicken, and pour any cooking juices left in the pan over the top. Garnish with the chopped oregano. Toss salad greens with just enough vinaigrette to coat. Season the salad to taste and serve with the chicken and vegetables.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 615, UnsaturatedFat 31 grams, Carbohydrate 33 grams, Fat 41 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 23 grams, SaturatedFat 8 grams, Sodium 1096 milligrams, Sugar 13 grams, TransFat 0 grams

PINEAPPLE-MARINATED CHICKEN BREASTS

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Bromelain, the group of enzymes in fresh pineapple, is excellent at breaking down the connective tissues in thick, fibrous chicken breasts. In this simple marinade, grated pineapple completely alters the texture of the breast meat, resulting in something that's akin to luscious dark meat. Briefly marinating here is important: Leave it too long and the chicken will fall apart during cooking, becoming shreddy and a little gluey. Fifteen minutes is the sweet spot. The accompanying pineapple salsa is a bright topping for the juicy morsels of aromatic chicken and rice.

Provided by Eric Kim

Categories dinner, weeknight, poultry, main course

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

3 packed tablespoons dark brown sugar
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon fish sauce
2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for cooking
1 teaspoon kosher salt (Diamond Crystal)
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon ground cayenne
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup diced fresh pineapple (1/2-inch chunks)
1/4 cup finely diced red onion
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons finely grated fresh pineapple, including accumulated juices
1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1 1/2-inch chunks
Cooked white rice, for serving

Steps:

In a large bowl, stir together the brown sugar, rice vinegar, soy sauce, fish sauce, 2 tablespoons olive oil, salt, garlic powder, ground cayenne and black pepper. Transfer 1 tablespoon of this marinade mixture to a separate medium bowl and add the diced pineapple, red onion and cilantro. This is your salsa; toss until well mixed and set aside.
Add the grated pineapple and its juices to the marinade mixture in the large bowl, then add the chicken and toss to coat. Set aside to marinate at room temperature for 15 minutes (and no longer).
Once the chicken is done marinating, heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high and add enough olive oil to lightly coat the bottom of the pan. Add the chicken pieces, leaving any marinade behind, in a single layer so that they don't touch and let cook until the bottoms are browned, 2 to 3 minutes. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until browned on all sides and no longer pink on the inside, 4 to 5 minutes more.
Serve the chicken over rice and top with the reserved pineapple salsa.

Tips:

Mise en Place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all your ingredients and equipment ready. This will help you stay organized and avoid scrambling during the cooking process.
Choose the Right Apples: For the best flavor, use a variety of apples that are sweet, tart, and crisp. Some good options include Honeycrisp, Granny Smith, and Braeburn.
Use Fresh Herbs: Fresh herbs like thyme, rosemary, and sage will add a delicious flavor to the chicken and vegetables.
Don't Overcrowd the Pan: When searing the chicken and vegetables, make sure not to overcrowd the pan. This will prevent them from cooking evenly.
Cook the Chicken to the Correct Temperature: Use a meat thermometer to ensure that the chicken is cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
Let the Chicken Rest: Before slicing and serving the chicken, let it rest for a few minutes. This will help the juices redistribute and make the chicken more tender.

Conclusion:

This apple-marinated chicken and vegetables recipe is a delicious and healthy meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. The chicken is tender and flavorful, and the vegetables are roasted to perfection. The apple marinade adds a touch of sweetness and tartness that complements the chicken and vegetables perfectly. This recipe is sure to be a hit with your family and friends!