Apple Cider Marinated Grilled Chicken Recipe

Name: Apple Cider Marinated Grilled Chicken Recipe
Total time: 1 hr 40 mins
Ingredients: 1 cup apple cider; 0.5 cup apple jelly; 9 tablespoons lemon juice; 6 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce; 10 drops hot pepper sauce, or more to taste; 2 teaspoons salt; 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper; 6 skinless, boneless chicken thighs

This grilled chicken recipe is a family favorite, boasting a sweet apple cider taste with a hint of spice. Grilling delicious food like this was one of the best things about our time in Texas. After making this recipe once, the delicious smoky aroma will have everyone eagerly anticipating dinner. It pairs perfectly with long grain and wild rice, as well as corn on the cob.

Total time1 hr 40 mins
Prep time5 mins
Cook time25 mins
Yield6 servings, 6

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Ingredients

1 cup apple cider
0.5 cup apple jelly
9 tablespoons lemon juice
6 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
10 drops hot pepper sauce, or more to taste
2 teaspoons salt
0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
6 skinless, boneless chicken thighs

Instructions

In a saucepan over medium heat, mix together apple cider, apple jelly, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, salt, and pepper. Cook and stir until the jelly is melted, about 3 to 5 minutes. Take off the heat and allow the marinade to cool to room temperature, approximately 10 minutes.
Put the chicken thighs and marinade in a 1-gallon plastic zip-top bag and marinate for a minimum of 1 hour.
Prepare an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly grease the grate. Take the chicken out of the bag and throw away the marinade.
Grill the chicken thighs for 20 to 25 minutes, or until they are no longer pink in the middle, turning frequently and carefully to prevent burning. A thermometer inserted into the center of a thigh should register at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Nutrition

Calories: 265 kcal
Fat Content: 8 g
Fiber Content: 0 g
Sugar Content: 24 g
Sodium Content: 1051 mg
Protein Content: 19 g
Cholesterol Content: 71 mg
Carbohydrate Content: 28 g
Saturated Fat Content: 2 g
Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g