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Apple Honey Glazed Chicken

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Submitted by Rosadele

Grilled chicken breasts brushed with a sweet-tangy glaze of apple jelly, honey, Dijon mustard, and cinnamon for easy weeknight dinner with fall flavors.

YIELD

4 servings

PREP

10 min

COOK

20 min

READY

30 min

This glaze turns plain chicken breasts into something special with barely any effort.

Apple jelly melts with honey and Dijon mustard into a glossy coating that caramelizes on the grill, while cinnamon adds unexpected warmth.

Brush it on generously and often as the chicken cooks, building up layers of sweet-savory flavor.

The result is juicy meat with a sticky, lacquered exterior that tastes way fancier than the five-minute prep suggests.

Kitchen Tips

  • Oil your grill grates well before cooking so the sugary glaze doesn’t stick and tear the chicken skin
  • Reserve some glaze before it touches raw chicken for serving at the table
  • Flip chicken frequently and brush with fresh glaze each time for maximum caramelization
  • Let the chicken rest five minutes after grilling so the juices redistribute before slicing

Ingredients

79
CUP ML APPLE JELLY *
1 15
TABLESPOON ML HONEY
1 15
TABLESPOON ML DIJON MUSTARD
½ 2.5
TEASPOON ML CINNAMON
½ 2.5
TEASPOON ML SALT
4 4

Directions

Heat grill or broiler.

In small bowl, combine all ingredients except chicken; blend well.

When ready to barbecue, oil grill rack.

Brush chicken with apple mixture; place on gas grill over medium heat or on charcoal grill 4 to 6 inches from medium coals or on broiler rack 4 to 6 inches from heat.

Cook 15 to 20 minutes until juices run clear and chicken is fork tender, turning occasionally and brushing frequently with apple mixture.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 96g (3.4 oz)
Amount per Serving
Calories 160 18% from fat
 % Daily Value *
Total Fat 3g 5%
Saturated Fat 1g 4%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 73mg 24%
Sodium 401mg 17%
Total Carbohydrate 2g 2%
Dietary Fiber 0g 1%
Sugars g
Protein 54g
Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 0%
Calcium 2% Iron 6%
* based on a 2,000 calorie diet How is this calculated?
Low in Saturated Fat, Trans-fat Free, Low Carb
 
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