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Rosemary Apple Cider Chicken

Savory Rosemary Apple Cider Chicken for Cozy Autumn Nights

Enjoy the comforting flavors of Rosemary Apple Cider Chicken, featuring tender chicken thighs and sweet Honeycrisp apples.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Chicken
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 500 kcal

Equipment

  • large oven-safe skillet

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken

  • 4 pieces Bone-In Chicken Thighs skin-on for crispiness
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil for searing

For the Sauce

  • 2 tablespoons Salted Butter or unsalted
  • 1 cup Apple Cider key ingredient
  • ½ cup Chicken Broth or White Wine for deglazing
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard adds tang
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced

For the Vegetables

  • 1 piece Red Onion sliced
  • 2 pieces Honeycrisp Apples sliced

For Seasoning

  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika or regular paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Fresh Thyme or ⅓ dried
  • 1 teaspoon Fresh Rosemary or ⅓ dried
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper

Instructions
 

Step-by-Step Instructions

  • Season the chicken thighs with onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, thyme, salt, and pepper. Let sit for 10 minutes.
  • In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken thighs skin-side down for 6-8 minutes until golden.
  • Flip and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, then remove chicken from skillet.
  • In the same skillet, add sliced red onion and Honeycrisp apples. Sauté for 5 minutes until onion is translucent.
  • Reduce heat and add butter, let melt. Pour in apple cider, broth, and mustard, then stir in garlic. Simmer for 2-3 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 375°F. Nestle seared chicken back into skillet among the veggies, then roast for 25-30 minutes.
  • For a thicker sauce, mix cornstarch with water, stir into sauce, and simmer for additional 2-3 minutes.

Notes

This dish is best enjoyed fresh but works well for leftovers. Store in airtight containers for optimal freshness.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 30gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg
Keyword autumn recipes, comfort food, easy chicken recipes, fall cuisine, one-pan meals, Rosemary Apple Cider Chicken
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