BAKED CHICKEN WITH CIDER AND
APPLES
 
2 chicken quarters
2 c. apple cider
1 c. unbleached all-purpose flour
1 tbsp. ground ginger
2 tsp. ground cinnamon
Salt and pepper to taste
3 tbsp. brown sugar
1/3 c. applejack
2 apples, cored and cut into thin wedges

One day before serving, place the chicken in a shallow dish. Pour the cider over the chicken and marinate overnight in refrigerator, turning pieces occasionally.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Remove the chicken from the cider, but reserve the cider. Mix the flour, ginger, cinnamon, salt and pepper in a shallow bowl. Dredge chicken in flour mixture and place skin-side up in a shallow baking pan. Bake 40 minutes.

Meanwhile, combine reserved cider, brown sugar, applejack and apple slices. Pour marinade over the chicken and bake 25 minutes more. Baste occasionally.

 

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