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Rosemary Apple Cider Chicken

Rosemary Apple Cider Chicken for Cozy Autumn Dinners

A delightful Rosemary Apple Cider Chicken recipe perfect for cozy nights, blending autumn flavors with Honeycrisp apples and tender chicken thighs.
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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
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil for searing
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper
For the Aromatics
  • 1 medium Red Onion sliced
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Apple Cider
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth or White Wine
  • 2 tablespoons Salted Butter
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon Mustard
For the Seasonings
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Fresh Thyme or dried
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Rosemary or dried
For the Apples
  • 2 medium Honeycrisp Apples sliced

Equipment

  • Oven
  • large oven-safe skillet
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Season the chicken thighs with onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper.
  3. Sear the chicken thighs skin-side down in a skillet with olive oil for 5-7 minutes.
  4. Flip the chicken and add sliced red onion and Honeycrisp apples, sauté for 3-4 minutes.
  5. Whisk apple cider, chicken broth, Dijon mustard, and minced garlic, then pour over the chicken in the skillet.
  6. Transfer the skillet to the oven and roast for 25-30 minutes until the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C).
  7. Remove from the oven and serve warm, optionally reducing the sauce on the stovetop.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 35gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 160mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 3gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, use fresh herbs and monitor the internal temperature of the chicken. Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.

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