Apple-Marinated Roast Chicken With Grilled Apple Rings

Ingredients

For the chicken

• 1 (6 ounce) can frozen apple juice concentrate, thawed
• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• 3 tablespoons cider vinegar
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 (3 lb)  chicken, cut into serving pieces
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon water

For the apple rings

• 3 tablespoons margarine, melted
• 3 tablespoons maple syrup
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 4 granny smith apples, peeled, cored and cut into 1/2 inch thick rings

Directions

1. 1

   To make the chicken: Combine the apple juice concentrate, maple syrup, vinegar, oil, salt, cinnamon and pepper.

2. 2

   Put the chicken pieces in a large Ziploc bag with the above combined ingredients.

3. 3

   Marinate this in the fridge for 4 hours, or even overnight, turning occasionally.

4. 4

   Heat the oven to 375 degrees F.

5. 5

   Remove the chicken from the marinade and put the pieces into a baking pan and roast for 1 to 1 1/2 hours.

6. 6

   Let it rest for a bit.

7. 7

   Meanwhile, while the chicken is roasting, pour the marinade into a pot and bring to a boil.

8. 8

   Reduce the heat and let simmer for about 5 minutes.

9. 9

   In a small cup, stir together the cornstarch and water, and then stir it into the marinade.

10. 10

    Boil for about 1 minute until it thickens.

11. 11

    To make the apple rings: Stir together in a bowl the butter, maple syrup and cinnamon.

12. 12

    Add the apple rings and toss to coat.

13. 13

    Broil the apple rings about 4-6 inches from the heat for about 3 minutes each side, or, cook in a pan for about 2-3 minutes each side.

14. 14

    Serve the chicken with the sauce and the apples.