Rosemary Apple Cider Chicken for Cozy Autumn Nights

This Rosemary Apple Cider Chicken is a flavorful dish perfect for autumn dinners, featuring tender chicken thighs and a savory apple cider sauce.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 30

Total Time 45

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Calories: 350

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Chicken

4 pieces Bone-In Chicken Thighs
Salt to taste
Pepper to taste

For the Seasoning

2 tsp Onion Powder or fresh onion
2 tsp Garlic Powder or fresh minced garlic
1 tsp Smoked Paprika or regular paprika
1 tsp Fresh Thyme or dried thyme at 1:3 ratio
2 tbsp Fresh Rosemary, chopped

For the Vegetables

1 piece Red Onion or shallots
1-2 pieces Honeycrisp Apples, sliced or other firm sweet apples

For the Sauce

4 tbsp Salted Butter or unsalted butter
3/4 cup Apple Cider or apple juice
1/2 cup Chicken Broth or white wine
2 tbsp Dijon Mustard or yellow mustard
3 cloves Garlic, minced for flavor

For Cooking

Olive Oil for frying
Salt to taste
Pepper to taste

Equipment

oven-safe skillet

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Season the chicken thighs with salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, thyme, and rosemary. Let sit for 15 minutes.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken skin-side down for 5-7 minutes until golden brown. Flip and sear the other side for 5 minutes.
Remove chicken and add red onions and apples to the skillet. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened.
Stir in minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds. Add apple cider and chicken broth, then return chicken to the skillet.
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and roast chicken for 20-25 minutes until cooked to 165°F (74°C).
Remove chicken and reduce sauce in skillet for thicker consistency if desired. Serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, let chicken rest after cooking. Pair with roasted vegetables or mashed potatoes for a complete meal.

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