ROASTED APPLE CHICKEN WITH CINNAMON GLAZE

Roast Chicken with Apple and Cinnamon Glaze Recipe

Roast chicken is everywhere! You can find them in long-time lechon manok stalls crowded with patrons or have your senses assaulted while you try to do your grocery shopping. Wherever you choose to get your inihaw, the only thing that differs is the roast chicken recipe used. Otherwise, the cooking method and our eating habits remain the same.

Eaten with rice, a side of atchara, and maybe some dipping sauce, it’s safe to say we enjoy our chicken roast à la BASIC. Nothing wrong with sticking to the classics. However, mix it up a little now and then. Roasting has always been a healthy way of cooking chicken, but when you switch to skin-off fillet pieces, you up the ante.

Since nobody enjoys flavorless chicken, we’ve got a restaurant-worthy recipe that even the kids will enjoy.

45 min.
4 People
Easy
Average

Ingredients

4 tbsp butter, melted
4 tbsp honey
2 pinches ground cinnamon
1 tsp lemon zest
2 tbsp cane vinegar
2/3 cup apple juice
4 pcs apples, sliced into wedges
4-8 pcs chicken breast fillet
1pc Knorr Chicken Cube, mashed
black pepper
1 tsp fresh rosemary, chopped
1 tsp fresh thyme, chopped
olive/canola oil for drizzling

Cooking Method

Make the glaze by combining butter, cinnamon, lemon zest, honey, apple juice, and cane vinegar in a saucepan over high, bringing it to a boil.
Reduce the heat once simmering and sauce thickens.
Brush the glaze over the apples and set this aside.
Reserve leftover cinnamon glaze for later use.
Take the mashed Knorr Chicken Cube and rub it all over the chicken with rosemary, pepper, and thyme.
Transfer the chicken pieces and glazed apples into a baking dish. Drizzle a little bit of oil over it.
Bake in a preheated oven for 375F or until the meat cooks through.
Plate and pour reserved glaze on top.

Thawing Frozen Chicken Correctly

There are countless ways you can thaw out frozen poultry. As a rule of thumb, never leave the meat in a 40F environment when defrosting to avoid the growth of bacteria.
Before cooking, defrost chicken in the fridge for 24 hours.
Submerge the entire bag of frozen chicken in tap water. Thawing time will depend on the size of the chicken. For best results, change the water every half hour.
Thaw in the microwave, but make sure to cook immediately after.

Advantages of Eating More Chicken

It develops stronger bones and muscles. Your body requires amino acids for stronger muscles, especially when you age. Fortunately, chicken is chock-full of this stuff. Since studies show that high protein intake is essential in maintaining body mineral density, eating chicken can help promote healthier bones and stronger muscles. Regular chicken consumption also reduces the risk of injuries and decreases the possibility of diseases like osteoporosis.
It is loaded with vitamins and minerals. Compared to pork, oven-roasted chicken does not contain a lot of fat. But aside from the high protein content, lean chicken cuts also contain: • Zinc • Copper • Iron • Vitamin B12 • Tryptophan • Choline
It helps in weight management. Weight gain is often the cause of binge eating. But did you know that consuming 25-30 grams of lean protein per meal can help you feel fuller? Protein-rich meals are heavier on the stomach, even when you consume less. Eating moderate amounts of roast chicken can help you sustain a healthy weight and enjoy its benefits.
It boosts your mood. The same amino acids that help strengthen bones and muscles contain tryptophan which boosts serotonin levels in the brain. Although the tryptophan in chicken isn’t enough to give you an instant buzz of euphoria, you can pair it with other ingredients, such as spinach, salmon, and cheese, to push that effect.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that the primary source of salmonella comes from chicken contaminated by foodborne bacteria. Thus, it is essential to refrigerate chicken within 2 hours of its purchase. More importantly, if you do not intend to cook or use a roast chicken marinade within two days, you must freeze your dressed poultry. Use a freezer-safe plastic wrap to preserve your bird's quality.

You can serve this with a steaming cup of rice, a scoop of mashed potatoes, or better yet, a fresh green salad for an even healthier meal. Make this a part of your diet to reap the overall benefits of chicken.

Roast chicken will never be the same in your household again when you serve this unique version. A great alternative for everyday rotisserie chicken, this glazed take is made meatier with the addition of a Knorr Chicken Cube dry rub. Skip store-bought roasted chicken for this delicious oven-baked version. Easy to make, this flavor-loaded recipe is a healthy alternative to skin-on roast chicken. Try it out and watch your family beg for more.