Apple-Marinated Roast Chicken With Grilled Apple Rings

• 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

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

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Taken from www.food.com/recipe/apple-marinated-roast-chicken-with-grilled-apple-rings-37481 (may not work)