Recipes with Apples

Chicken baked with Lebedyanskie apples

2026-06-30 17:43 Lebedyanskie

Baked chicken with apples is a simple and straightforward format for a homemade dinner.

Lebedyanskie apples here work as a natural flavor enhancer: when baked, they release juice that saturates the meat, makes it softer and adds a light fruity note. The sweet and sour profile of the apples balances the fattiness of the chicken and helps maintain juiciness.

The dish is suitable for a family lunch or dinner.

Time and calories

  • Total cooking time: 1 hour 20 minutes (30 minutes marinating + 50-60 minutes baking)
  • Calories: ~280–350 kcal per serving (depending on the part of the chicken)

Ingredients

  • Chicken (thigh, drumstick or cut carcass) - 1–1.2 kg
  • Lebedyanskie apples - 3–4 pcs.
  • Garlic - 2-3 cloves
  • Sunflower oil - 2 tbsp.
  • Salt - to taste
  • Black pepper - to taste

Preparation

Step 1

  • Cut the chicken into portions.
  • Salt, pepper, grate with chopped garlic and pour in sunflower oil.
  • Leave to marinate at room temperature for about 30 minutes.

Step 2

  • Preheat oven to 200°C.
  • Line a baking dish with baking paper.
  • Cut the apples into rings about 2 cm thick, removing the core.
  • Place the apples on the bottom of the pan and place the chicken on top.

Step 3

  • Cover the pan with foil and bake for about 1 hour.
  • Then remove the foil, pour the juice over the chicken and return to the oven for another 15-20 minutes until golden brown.

Serving and storage

Serve hot. Apples can be used as a side dish - they become soft and soaked in chicken juice.

About the brand “Sobrano v sadu”

“Sobrano v sadu” is an apple brand from Lebedyan, Lipetsk region. Our mission is to discover the taste of real apples. We grow 8 premium varieties and deliver them to large federal and regional chains.