Cider-Roasted Chicken Recipe
Add a photo
1 of 3 Photos

Cider-Roasted Chicken

By: Mary Dunphy 
"I'VE never shared this recipe before, even with members of my own family. I use it only for special occasions such as Christmas. I found the recipe in the first real good cookbook I owned, and my six children love it. I've also been inspired to enter cooking contests and have won several times. -Mary Dunphy, Stephenville, Newfoundland"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.3 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (27)

Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
3 Hrs 45 Min
Ready In:
4 Hrs

Servings  (Help)

Calculate

 

Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 (6 pound) whole roasting chicken
  • 1/4 cup butter or margarine
  • 2 1/2 cups apple cider
  • 6 small unpeeled red potatoes, quartered
  • 6 small onions, peeled and quartered
  • 1 medium green pepper, cut into strips
  • 6 bacon strips
  • 2 small tomatoes, quartered

Directions

  1. Place chicken in a roasting pan; dot with butter. Bake, uncovered, at 375 degrees F for 15 minutes. Reduce heat to 325 degrees F; bake for 2 hours. Pour cider over chicken. Add potatoes, onions and peppers to the pan; place bacon over chicken breast. Bake 1 hour longer, basting often. Add tomatoes to the pan. Bake 30 minutes longer or until a meat thermometer reads 180 degrees F. Cover and let stand 10 minutes before carving. Thicken the pan juices for gravy if desired.
ADVERTISEMENT
reviews custom versions menus people who saved this
 

 view all reviews »  

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 30, 2008 by Julia   view full review
Made in crockpot, Chick was done in 4 hours(4 lbs) Crumbled cooked bacon on top. Very good!...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 25, 2006 by MLEGER   view full review
This is a good recipe. Make sure you put a lid on the chicken when you cook it for the two...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 6, 2008 by The Sugg   view full review
I made this the first time for a friend's party and both he and my husband went nuts about it....
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 15, 2006 by Rhonda Brock Fuller   view full review
This was amazing! I made it tonight gor guests. It wasn't a planned gathering until about 5...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 25, 2007 by SwedePotato Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I ended up having to cook this like 7 hours I think because I put it on a higher rack instead...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 3, 2006 by Heather   view full review
My family loved this chicken! Even my super-picky daughter was raving about it! I did alter...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 9, 2006 by Mary   view full review
Absolutely delicious! I followed the recipe exactly and everything turned out beautifully. I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 14, 2011 by Donna   view full review
OMG Delicious!!! I am not a cook, and I actually made this one with no problem. It was so...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 12, 2006 by imjammin   view full review
This was very tasty. My husband and boys loved it. I used a red pepper because the boys hate...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 3, 2011 by BARNKITTY   view full review
Really nice roast chicken. Came out tender and juicy, with great flavor. We used regular...

profile image
By:  Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
What’s Changed: 
profile image
By:  Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
What’s Changed: 
 Sample
: 
  • Meals
  • Recipes
  • Tags Menu Tags
profile image
  Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  | ,
Saved on
Recipe BoxRecipe Box | ProfileProfile | ReviewsReviews
 
Recipe Box
Menus
Shopping Lists

recipe box See something worth saving?
Register now to save all your favorites in your Recipe Box.

Sign up for FREE Now!

ADVERTISEMENT

Related Videos

Play Video Play Video
Exotic Pomegranate Chicken

Pomegranate juice makes a great marinade for baked chicken.

Play Video Play Video
Prosciutto-Wrapped Stuffed Chicken Breasts

Watch Chef John prepare an easy but elegant meal that’s sure to impress.

Play Video Play Video
Making Chicken and Mushrooms

Make a delicious dinner with just two basic ingredients! Technique is the trick.

More How-To and Recipe Videos »

Related Menus

Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
Try Menu Planner | View Sample Menus »

Recently Viewed Recipes

Quick Links: Recipe Box | Shopping List | More »

Top Searches

 
Select Your Version:  Argentina  |  Australia & New Zealand  |  Brazil  |  Canada  |  China  |  France  |  Germany  |  India  |  Japan  |  Korea  |  Mexico  |  Netherlands  |  Poland

Quebec  |  Russia  |  SE Asia  |  United Kingdom & Ireland  |  United States