Maple Cider Rosemary Chicken

This Maple Cider Rosemary Chicken is cozy, healthy, and full of fall flavor. With just a few simple ingredients, you’ll have a delicious dinner that’s ready in no time.

Ingredients:

Chicken breasts or thighs (about 1 ½ lbs)
3 tablespoons apple cider (unsweetened)
1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons fresh rosemary, chopped (or ½ teaspoon dried)
1 garlic clove, minced (optional)
½ teaspoon sea salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions:

Place chicken in a shallow dish or zip bag.

Whisk cider, maple syrup, olive oil, Dijon, rosemary, garlic, salt, and pepper until smooth.

Pour marinade over chicken and let sit at least 30 minutes (up to 3 hours for more flavor).

If grilling: Heat grill to medium. Cook 5–6 minutes per side until chicken is cooked through.

If baking: Preheat oven to 400°F. Bake chicken in a lined dish for 22–25 minutes until juices run clear.
Rest 5 minutes before serving.

✨ Pro Tip: Pair this with roasted butternut squash or Brussels sprouts — the maple-cider glaze ties everything together beautifully.

Lisa's Favorite Dressings

Dressings are a nice touch to add on to a salad, a main or even used as a dip. Remember to not over dress, as it is always best to taste the real flavor of the food. I always double up on the recipe so I have plenty for a few days! Here are a few of my favorites

Delicious Dijon vinaigrette Dressing

• 1 Tbsp. Of Dijon mustard

• 1/2 cup olive oil

• 1 tablespoon. maple syrup

• 3 tablespoons of your choice of vinegar ( red wine, balsamic, white wine)

• 1-2 cloves of grated garlic

• 1/4 teaspoon of salt

• pepper to taste

  Blend or whisk in small bowl. I find whisking olive oil slowly as the last ingredient works the best.

Apple Cider Dressing

• 1/3 cup of olive oil

• 1 garlic clove grated

• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar

• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

• 2 teaspoons of maple syrup

• 1/2 teaspoon of salt

• Whisk all together in a bowl until creamy.

• Store in a glass jar

Creamy Cilantro Dressing

• 2 cups of fresh cilantro ( you can add basil )

• 1/2 avocado

• 1 garlic clove grated

• 1/4 cup lime juice

• 1/2 teaspoon ground corriander

• 2 teaspoons of maple syrup or honey

• 1/2 teaspoon salt

• 1/2 cup of olive oil

• Place all ingredients ( except olive oil) in a food processor. Pulse until combined. While blade is running add olive oil slowly and blend until smooth.

• Store in glass jar.

Sesame Vinaigrette dressing

• 2 finely minced garlic cloves

• 2 Tablespoons white miso paste

• 2 tablespoons tamari

• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar

• 2 tablespoons of dijon mustard

• 2 tablespoons coconut aminos

• 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil

• 1/3 cup olive oil

• 1/12 inch of fresh ginger

• 4 teaspoons of water

• 3 teaspoons of toasted sesame

• Combine all ingredients ( except sesame oil and olive oil) in a blender on low , slowly drizzle in oils and blend until smooth

• Store in a glass jar and refrigerate