Cider Glazed Chicken Wings With Apple Salad Recipes

APPLE CIDER GLAZED CHICKEN & APPLES

Steps:

• Season the chicken with dried thyme, salt and freshly ground black pepper.
• Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil and butter and sear the chicken on both sides until well browned. Remove the browned chicken from the pan and set it aside.
• Add the shallots to pan and sauté for 1 minute. Add the apples and thyme sprigs and sauté for a few more minutes. Deglaze the pan with apple cider and scrape up any bits on the bottom of the pan. Bring the mixture to a simmer. Whisk the chicken stock, soy sauce and mustard powder together and then add it to the pan. Return the chicken to pan, nestling it in the apples and liquid. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 15 to 20 minutes until sauce thickens to a glaze and the chicken is cooked through ( it should register 165ºF on an instant read thermometer). If your liquid evaporates a little too quickly, add a little more chicken stock.
• Turn the chicken over in the sauce to completely coat it and then transfer the chicken to a serving platter. Remove the thyme sprigs from the pan and discard. Season the sauce to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Spoon the apples over the chicken and drizzle the glaze on top. Garnish with fresh thyme leaves and serve immediately.

SPICY APPLE CIDER-GLAZED CHICKEN THIGHS

Steps:

• Pat chicken thighs dry with a paper towel and season with salt and pepper.
• Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place chicken thighs into the hot oil and cook until brown, about 4 minutes, then turn and place onion slices on top.
• Stir together apple cider and sambal oelek; pour over chicken and onions. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 10 to 15 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Transfer chicken and onion to a plate and keep warm.
• Increase heat to medium-high and bring the liquid in the skillet to a boil. Continue boiling, uncovered, until the liquid has reduced to about 3/4 cup. Pour over chicken thighs and onions and garnish with fresh chives. Serve warm.

GRILLED APPLE CIDER CHICKEN

Steps:

• About 1 hour before you'd like to begin grilling, remove the chicken from the brine. Use a paper towel to pat the chicken as dry as possible. Set aside on a plate or a small baking sheet to come up to room temperature. Just before grilling, lightly season the surface of all of the chicken parts with kosher salt & ground black pepper.
• Prepare your grill for indirect cooking, creating a zone of direct high heat & a second zone of indirect heat. If using a gas grill, begin preheating at least 15 minutes before grilling. If using charcoal, light the charcoal at least 30 minutes prior to grilling. (To learn more about zone grilling, be sure to check out this post.)
• Use a pastry brush to baste the grilled chicken with the apple cider glaze. Cook for 1 minute per side, glazing the chicken generously along the way. Repeat 2-3 times, until your chicken is as charred & saucy as desired & an instant-read thermometer inserted in the thickest part of the chicken (without hitting the bone) registers a temperature of 160 degrees F. Remove from the grill and set aside to rest for 5-10 minutes. Carryover heat will cause the internal temperature to continue to rise as it rests. The chicken will be ready to serve once an instant-read thermometer inserted in the thickest part of the chicken (without hitting the bone) registers a temperature of 165 degrees F.
• Grill the veggies about 5 minutes per side, until nicely charred & fork tender. Remove from the grill & set aside to serve.

ALL TIMES FIERY APPLE WINGS

Steps:

• Combine the ginger cider, sweet cider, salt and 1 cup water in an airtight container. Tie the juniper, peppercorns and bay leaves up in some cheesecloth to keep it together (this is called a sachet). Rinse the chicken wings, then add them to the container and store, refrigerated, overnight or for up to two days.
• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Mix together the paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, oregano, and salt in a large bowl. Remove the wings from the brine and rinse thoroughly. Rub the wings with the spice mixture and place on a baking sheet. Bake until an internal temperature of 165 degrees F is reached, 30 to 45 minutes. Serve with Fiery Apple Wing Sauce.
• Combine the hot sauce, cider, cider syrup, garlic powder, onion powder and cayenne in a large saucepan. Cook for 30 to 45 minutes on medium heat.
• Melt the butter in a separate saucepan. Once the sauce base has cooked down slowly, stream the melted butter into the base while whisking thoroughly to emulsify.

CIDER-GLAZED CHICKEN WINGS WITH APPLE SALAD

Steps:

• Brush 2 baking sheets with olive oil, place in the upper and lower thirds of the oven and preheat to 450˚. Toss the wings in a large bowl with the paprika, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Divide the wings between the hot baking sheets; use tongs to space them out as much as possible. Roast, switching the pans halfway through, until the wings are crisp and golden, about 30 minutes.
• Meanwhile, combine the cider, 1/3 cup vinegar and the Worcestershire sauce in a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer over high heat, then lower the heat to medium and cook until reduced to 1/2 cup, about 12 minutes. Whisk in the butter.
• Once the wings are done, combine all the wings on one baking sheet and turn on the broiler. Brush the wings with about one-quarter of the cider sauce and broil until glazed, 1 to 2 minutes. Flip and broil 1 more minute. Transfer to a large bowl and toss with the remaining cider sauce.
• Toss the apples, celery and leaves, half of the scallions, the olive oil and the remaining 2 teaspoons vinegar in a bowl; season with salt and pepper. Divide the salad and wings among plates; top with the remaining scallions.