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Rosemary Apple Cider Chicken

Savory Rosemary Apple Cider Chicken for Cozy Autumn Nights

Delicious Rosemary Apple Cider Chicken featuring tender chicken thighs with rosemary and Honeycrisp apples in a rich sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 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 preferred
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil For searing
For the Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder Fresh garlic can be substituted
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Fresh Thyme Use less if substituting dried
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Rosemary Can use dried (2 tablespoons = 1 teaspoon)
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Salted Butter Use unsalted if preferred
  • 1 cup Apple Cider Can swap with apple juice for sweetness
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth or White Wine Use broth for non-alcoholic version
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard
  • 2 cloves Garlic Cloves Minced; fresh is best
For the Veggies
  • 1 medium Red Onion Sliced
  • 2 medium Honeycrisp Apples Sliced; Granny Smith can be used

Equipment

  • oven
  • Large skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Rosemary Apple Cider Chicken
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) for optimal cooking.
  2. Season the chicken thighs with onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper.
  3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet and sear chicken thighs skin-side down until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.
  4. Flip the chicken and add sliced onions and apples around it in the skillet.
  5. Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and roast for 20-25 minutes until cooked through.
  6. Prepare the sauce by adding butter, apple cider, broth or wine, mustard, and minced garlic to the skillet, simmering until thickened.
  7. Serve the chicken with sauce, apples, and onions. Enjoy with rice, potatoes, or bread.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 10mg

Notes

For thicker sauce, mix cornstarch with cold water to create a slurry. Verify chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C). Can be served with sides like mashed potatoes.

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