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Grilled Apple Cider Chicken

Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 4 servings
Calories 450
Juicy, flavorful chicken brined in spiced apple cider and grilled to perfection, served with charred vegetables for a delicious summer meal.

Ingredients

Chicken

  • 4-5 pounds bone-in skin-on chicken parts (see Recipe Notes)
  • 1 large delicata squash (sliced in half lengthwise, deseeded & sliced into 1/2-inch half moons)
  • 1 large sweet potato (sliced into 1/2-inch wedges)
  • 0.25 cup olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic (finely chopped or grated)
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • to taste to taste kosher salt & ground black pepper (for seasoning)
  • 4 cups apple cider
  • 0.25 cup kosher salt
  • 0.25 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon whole peppercorns
  • 1 tablespoon whole allspice berries
  • 4 cups apple cider
  • 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 0.5 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 2 cloves garlic (finely chopped or grated)
  • 2 sprigs fresh rosemary

Instructions 

  • Simmer cider brine ingredients until salt & sugar dissolve, then cool.
  • Prepare the glaze by simmering ingredients until thick, then cool and store.
  • Brine chicken in cider mixture for 12 hours to 2 days, then pat dry and bring to room temperature.
  • Preheat grill, season chicken, and grill, basting with glaze, until internal temp reaches 165°F. Rest before serving.
  • Grill vegetables until charred and tender, then serve alongside chicken.

Notes

Ensure chicken is fully cooked and rested before serving for maximum juiciness.
Calories: 450kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chicken