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    Apple Cider Thyme Grilled Chicken

    Updated: Jun 22nd 2021 โ€ข Published: Jun 22nd 2017 โ€ข 19 Comments

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    This Grilled Apple Cider Thyme Chicken is juicy and full of flavour, slightly sweet from the cider but with a wonderful floral note and savoury grilled flavour. From Sprinkles and Sprouts

    This Grilled Apple Cider Thyme Chicken is juicy and full of flavour, slightly sweet from the cider but with a wonderful floral note and savoury grilled flavour.

    This Grilled Apple Cider Thyme Chicken is juicy and full of flavour, slightly sweet from the cider but with a wonderful floral note and savoury grilled flavour.

    Who doesn't love grilled chicken?? It is sure fire family pleaser. And this apple cider thyme marinade is the BEST. I don't use that term lightly. But everything about this is just wonderful. It is super simple to make, makes your chicken juicy even after the fierce heat of the grill and it gives the chicken a great flavour.

    This Grilled Apple Cider Thyme Chicken is juicy and full of flavour, slightly sweet from the cider but with a wonderful floral note and savoury grilled flavour.

    I know it is glorious sunshine in the northern hemisphere. Perfect weather for grilling!!!!

    It is freezing here in Australia today, the wind has been howling and the rain hasn't stopped for a good 24 hours. It is filling our water tanks up, but it did make the drive to school a bit dicy. It is winters days like this that make me wish my little bug car was a bit bigger.

    But the cold weather doesn't stop me grilling, grilled food is just better. Rain or shine grilled food tastes better!

    This Grilled Apple Cider Thyme Chicken is juicy and full of flavour, slightly sweet from the cider but with a wonderful floral note and savoury grilled flavour.

    The char lines add so much flavour, but you don't have to cook this grilled chicken on an outside grill. A heavy cast iron griddle pan will give you the same effect. Just have your cooker extractor fan on full, or you might find the smoke alarm alerts people that dinner is almost ready ๐Ÿ˜‰

    But however you cook it, don't be afraid of getting it hot and add some smoky grilled flavour to it. It balances the sweetness of the apple cider, and grilled smoky flavour just makes people happy, it tastes of summer barbies and days by the pool.

    This Grilled Apple Cider Thyme Chicken is juicy and full of flavour, slightly sweet from the cider but with a wonderful floral note and savoury grilled flavour.

    Just look at the super juicy flavour packed Apple Cider Thyme Grilled Chicken. Doesn't it make you want to grab a knife and fork and start eating!!!

    Pin it here.

    This Grilled Apple Cider Thyme Chicken is juicy and full of flavour, slightly sweet from the cider but with a wonderful floral note and savoury grilled flavour.

    The chicken wants to sit in the marinade for at least 4 hours, this allows the flavours to penetrate the chicken. It also gives the salt and sugar time to work their magic and make the chicken super juicy.

    I have had great success with placing the chicken and marinade in a zip lock bag in the freezer. It sits happily for a couple of months, then you can grab the bag out and it will continue to marinate as it defrosts. Super simple and perfect when you want a delicious dinner but don't have time to leave the chicken to marinate.

    This Grilled Apple Cider Thyme Chicken is juicy and full of flavour, slightly sweet from the cider but with a wonderful floral note and savoury grilled flavour.

    Enjoy x


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    This Grilled Apple Cider Thyme Chicken is juicy and full of flavour, slightly sweet from the cider but with a wonderful floral note and savoury grilled flavour.
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    Grilled Apple Cider Thyme Chicken

    This Grilled Apple Cider Thyme Chicken is juicy and full of flavour, slightly sweet from the cider but with a wonderful floral note and savoury grilled flavour.
    Prep Time5 mins
    Cook Time20 mins
    Total Time25 mins
    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: Modern Australian
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 408kcal
    Author: Claire | Sprinkle and Sprouts
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    Ingredients

    • 1 onion
    • 4 garlic cloves
    • 2 cups apple cider
    • 2 tablespoon olive oil
    • 6 sprigs fresh thyme
    • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
    • 2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
    • 1ย  teaspoon salt
    • 1 teaspoon brown sugar
    • ยฝ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
    • 8 chicken boneless skinless chicken thighs

    Instructions

    • Peel the onionย and garlic, then roughly chop them and add them to a large ziplock bag (or tupperware).
    • Add in the apple cider, olive oil, fresh thyme, apple cider vinegar, mustard, salt, sugar and black pepper.
    • Smoosh everything together until well combined and then add in the chicken thighs.
    • Carefully turn the ziplock bag over so the chicken is well coated and thenย place in the refrigerator to marinate for at least 4 hours (up to 24 hours).
    • Preheatย the grill or griddle pan. Cook the chicken over a medium high heat for 8 minutes until you have a nice charred crust. Flip the chicken and cook for a further 8 minutes.
    • Check the chicken is cooked through and then serve with a garnish of fresh time and some slices of lemon.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 408kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 44g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 214mg | Sodium: 817mg | Potassium: 734mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 125IU | Vitamin C: 6.4mg | Calcium: 48mg | Iron: 2.3mg
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    This Tomato Risoni Salad (Tomato Orzo Salad) is a super simple salad that is packed with flavour and works as a side or a main meal. You can add extra veg, meat, cheese what ever you fancy to this salad. It is delicious and perfect for summer or winter!

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    Comments

    1. Emilia says

      December 14, 2020 at 1:00 am

      I am thinking of baking the girls in their marinade... Let's see how they like it!

      Reply
    2. Emilia says

      November 23, 2020 at 5:25 am

      I wonder if this would work on the stove. I know there is a BIG difference when you grill something, but wondering nevertheless. I love all the ingredients but don't feel like standing outside in the cold...

      Reply
      • Claire McEwen says

        November 24, 2020 at 6:50 am

        Hi Emilia,
        I have used the marinade for chicken and then cooked it inside using a flat griddle pan (the one with ridges on it) and it works fabulously.
        Hope that helps ๐Ÿ™‚
        Cx

        Reply
    3. Kathleen says

      October 17, 2018 at 4:53 am

      5 stars
      Am trying this with chicken breasts instead of thighs since people here not fans. Sounds great!
      BTW love your pasta with chicken broth butter and parmesan soup. It's fabulous! 5 stars for that!

      Reply
      • Claire McEwen says

        October 19, 2018 at 6:36 am

        Oh thank you Kathleen, that broth is one of my feeling under the weather favs!
        I think this will be great with chicken thighs but it will need less cooking ๐Ÿ˜€ I hope everyone enjoys it.

        Reply
    4. Beth says

      March 10, 2018 at 12:11 am

      5 stars
      I love the sound of this marinade! The apple cider must give a great sweet, yet slightly tangy flavor!! I can't wait to get my grill going again to make these beauties!!

      Reply
      • Claire McEwen says

        March 12, 2018 at 9:04 pm

        It really does, and it helps to tenderise the chicken too ๐Ÿ˜€

        Reply
    5. Rebecca says

      March 09, 2018 at 11:01 pm

      I want some right now!

      Reply
      • Claire McEwen says

        March 12, 2018 at 9:04 pm

        Hehe, I am like that about so many dishes I see!

        Reply
    6. Joyce says

      March 09, 2018 at 10:57 pm

      5 stars
      Holy moly this chicken absolutely amazing! I can't wait til the weather is a bit warmer, I will definitely be making this. I had never thought to use apple cider vinegar as a marinade! Such a flavour bomb! ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
      • Claire McEwen says

        March 12, 2018 at 9:04 pm

        It is a flavour bomb and it helps to tenderise the chicken too ๐Ÿ˜€

        Reply
    7. Tina Dawson | Love is in my Tummy says

      March 09, 2018 at 10:48 pm

      5 stars
      THAT is the prettiest looking grilled chicken I've ever seen! Purrrr-fect charring! I wish I was near a grill right now!

      Reply
      • Claire McEwen says

        March 12, 2018 at 9:04 pm

        I do love to grill ๐Ÿ˜‰

        Reply
    8. Ann says

      March 09, 2018 at 10:05 pm

      5 stars
      I don't know why I always wait for summer to grill! You're totally right, I could make these in my cast iron grill pan year round. Actually, I think that would be a very good idea, that marinade sounds wonderful ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
      • Claire McEwen says

        March 12, 2018 at 9:06 pm

        I love the flavor of grilled meat too much to wait until summer ๐Ÿ˜‰
        Thank you

        Reply
    9. All That I'm Eating says

      June 27, 2017 at 11:09 pm

      I love chicken marinades like this, really simple to make and so full of flavour. I can see this turning up on my autumn kitchen table!

      Reply
      • Claire McEwen says

        June 30, 2017 at 11:20 am

        Thank you, it is one we use so often.
        I hope you love it ๐Ÿ˜€

        Reply
    10. Dorothy Dunton says

      June 24, 2017 at 12:19 am

      Hi Claire. These sound wonderful. I love grilled chicken and these especially with the marinade and thyme. My thyme wintered over, but unfortunately when someone (I won't name HIM) weeded my side garden all my thyme got removed with the weeds. I've been checking your blog regularly and these newer recipes just showed up today, I didn't want you to think I was ignoring you.

      Reply
      • Claire McEwen says

        June 25, 2017 at 8:15 am

        Oh Dorothy, I would never think that!
        It is me that still needs to reply to your email. Life is just beyond crazy at the moment!!!

        Reply

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