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Apple Cider Chicken

Savory Apple Cider Chicken for Cozy Autumn Nights

A comforting Apple Cider Chicken dish with flavors of Honeycrisp apples, perfect for autumn meals.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Bone-In Chicken Thighs skin-on
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil extra virgin for best flavor
For the Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder or substitute with fresh onions
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder or use fresh garlic
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika or regular paprika
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Salted Butter or use unsalted
  • 1 piece Red Onion diced
  • 2 pieces Honeycrisp Apples sliced
  • 1 cup Apple Cider any quality cider
  • 1/2 cup Chicken Broth or White Wine choose broth for non-alcoholic
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon Mustard or yellow mustard
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Thyme
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Rosemary
For Cooking
  • 4 cloves Garlic whole cloves

Equipment

  • Oven-safe skillet

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a large, oven-safe skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  3. Season the bone-in chicken thighs generously with salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, and smoked paprika.
  4. Sear the chicken thighs, skin-side down, for about 5-7 minutes until golden brown. Flip and sear the other side for another 4-5 minutes.
  5. Carefully transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and roast the chicken for 25–30 minutes until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
  6. Remove the chicken from the skillet and place it on a plate.
  7. In the same skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of salted butter over medium heat and scrape up any browned bits.
  8. Add diced red onion and sauté for about 3-4 minutes until softened.
  9. Stir in sliced Honeycrisp apples and minced garlic and cook for another 3-4 minutes.
  10. Pour in 1 cup of apple cider and ½ cup of chicken broth (or white wine) and bring to a gentle boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 5-7 minutes until slightly thickened.
  11. Stir in 2 tablespoons of Dijon mustard and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  12. Return the seared chicken thighs to the skillet, ensuring they are well-coated with the sauce, and let them simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes.
  13. Serve your homemade Apple Cider Chicken hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 32gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 850mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Serve with crusty bread or mashed potatoes to soak up the sauce.

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