Apple-Marinated Roast Chicken With Grilled Apple Rings - cooking recipe

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

Preparation

To make the chicken: Combine the apple juice concentrate, maple syrup, vinegar, oil, salt, cinnamon and pepper.
Put the chicken pieces in a large Ziploc bag with the above combined ingredients.
Marinate this in the fridge for 4 hours, or even overnight, turning occasionally.
Heat the oven to 375 degrees F.
Remove the chicken from the marinade and put the pieces into a baking pan and roast for 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
Let it rest for a bit.
Meanwhile, while the chicken is roasting, pour the marinade into a pot and bring to a boil.
Reduce the heat and let simmer for about 5 minutes.
In a small cup, stir together the cornstarch and water, and then stir it into the marinade.
Boil for about 1 minute until it thickens.
To make the apple rings: Stir together in a bowl the butter, maple syrup and cinnamon.
Add the apple rings and toss to coat.
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.
Serve the chicken with the sauce and the apples.