Best Crock Pot Cider Braised Chicken Recipes

SLOW COOKER APPLE CIDER CHICKEN

Steps:

• Place the chicken thighs on the bottom of a crockpot. Sprinkle salt and pepper generously over the chicken.
• (Optional - Brown the chicken in a tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat for three minutes a side before placing into the crockpot.)
• Used a small bowl to mix together the cider, Dijon mustard, maple syrup, vinegar and olive oil. Pour the marinade and fresh rosemary over the chicken, cover and set the crockpot to low and allow the chicken to cook for 6 to 8 hours.
• Transfer the chicken thighs to plates or shred the chicken for sandwiches and serve on buns.

CROCK POT CIDER-BRAISED CHICKEN

Steps:

• ---Crock Pot Method---.
• Place spices, tomatoes, and cider in the crock pot and stir to mix.
• Add the chicken and toss to coat.
• Set the cooker to low heat and cook for 7-9 hours, or high heat for 3-4 hours.
• At the end of cooking, remove the chicken from the crock pot, mix the cornstarch with the 2 tbsp of water, and stir the cornstarch mixture into the bottom; set the crock pot to high and cook for 15 minutes to thicken the liquids.
• Return chicken to pot and toss to coat again.
• ---Stove Top Method---.
• Brown the chicken in a large skillet over medium heat (do not use oil), skin side down, for about 10 minutes; pour off excess fat.
• Sprinkle with spices and add tomatoes; cover with cider.
• Cover the pan, reduce the heat, and simmer for 45 minutes.
• To thicken the juices, make a slurry by combining the cornstarch with the cold water; stir it into the juices and simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes longer, stirring.

CROCK POT BRAISED CHICKEN WITH VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Brush the inside of a 6-quart crock pot with melted butter.
• Place the onion slices in the bottom of the crock pot/slow cooker.
• Top with potato slices, carrots and peas.
• In a bowl combine the broth, wine, garlic, 1 teaspoon seasoned or white salt, black pepper and thyme; pour the mixture over the vegetables.
• In a small bowl mix together 1-1/2 teaspoons paprika, 1-2 teaspoons seasoned salt (or to taste) and black pepper to taste; rub on top of the skin on the chicken.
• Arrange the chicken pieces on top of the vegetables.
• Cover and cook on LOW setting for about 7-8 hours, or until the chicken is tender.