Apple Jack Chicken Recipes

CHICKEN WITH APPLEJACK SAUCE

Steps:

• Cut peeled potatoes into 1 1/2" cubes; peel carrots and cut in half, cut each half into thirds; trim beans and cut into 1 1/2" lengths; cut peeled onions in half, if larger, cut into quarters; cut zucchini in half lengthwise, then cut each half into quarters.
• Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper; heat 2 T oil in skillet over medium heat; add chicken skin side down and cook 10 minutes until browned on one side.
• Place all vegetables except zucchini in salted water and bring to a boil; boil 1 minute and drain.
• When chicken is browned on one side, turn and cook another 5 minutes.
• In another skillet, heat remaining 1 T oil and add drained vegetables and zucchini; add salt and pepper to taste, stir gently and cook about 5 minutes; vegetables should still not be tender.
• Add Calvados to chicken; cover and simmer 10 minutes; uncover and add half-and-half and vegetables; bring to a boil, adjust seasoning; cover, reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes more; serve.

CHICKEN WITH APPLEJACK

Steps:

• Cook apples in a skillet coated with cooking spray over medium heat for 3 minutes, then transfer to a bowl. Cook onion in a skillet coated with cooking spray over medium heat 7 minutes or until tender. Transfer to the bowl with apples. Cook chicken in margarine in a skillet coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat for 2 minutes on each side. Transfer chicken to a plate and set aside. Add apples, onion, applejack, water, and bouillon granules to skillet, and cook over medium-high heat until mixture is reduced by half. Add chicken, and cook 1 minute or until done. Transfer to a serving platter.

JACK'S APPLE BUTTER CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Heat oil in ovenproof baking dish and brown chicken on one side.
• Turn over and while browning the second side, place sage, thyme, salt and pepper on each piece.
• Spoon one tablespoon apple butter on each, and pour wine over so it is sitting in about 1/4" of wine (drink the rest).
• Cover and bake in oven for about 45-60 minutes.
• Remove chicken, leaving the applesauce and wine.
• Reduce sauce (simmer until thick and creamy).
• Drizzle over chicken, serve over rice or pasta.