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Crockpot Apple Cider Chicken Thighs

Savory Crockpot Apple Cider Chicken Thighs for Cozy Nights

Enjoy the comforting flavors of Crockpot Apple Cider Chicken Thighs, perfect for cozy dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 thighs
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 370
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless Chicken Thighs Tender and juicy
For the Fruit and Vegetables
  • 3 Honeycrisp Apples Can substitute with Fuji or Gala
  • 1 medium Yellow Onion Shallots are a milder substitute
  • 4 cloves Garlic Fresh is best, can use garlic powder
For the Sauce
  • 2 cups Apple Cider Use pure apple cider
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon Mustard Regular yellow mustard is an alternative
  • 1 tablespoon Apple Cider Vinegar Regular vinegar can be used
  • 2 tablespoons Brown Sugar Can reduce or replace with maple syrup
For Cooking
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Can substitute with vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Sea salt is preferable
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper Freshly ground for best flavor
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Rosemary Or substitute with dried herbs
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Thyme Or substitute with dried herbs

Equipment

  • Crockpot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Thinly slice the Honeycrisp apples and yellow onion, keeping the skins intact for texture.
  2. Mince the garlic cloves to enhance the aromatic profile.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together apple cider, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, salt, and black pepper.
  4. Drizzle olive oil at the bottom of the crockpot, then add the sliced onions and apples.
  5. Place chicken thighs on top of the apple and onion mixture and sprinkle with fresh rosemary and thyme.
  6. Pour the prepared apple cider mixture over the chicken thighs, coating each piece.
  7. Sprinkle minced garlic evenly on top of the chicken thighs.
  8. Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours.
  9. Serve the chicken hot, spooning the sauce and apple mixture over each piece.

Nutrition

Serving: 1thighCalories: 370kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 33gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 138mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 900IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This recipe is perfect for busy weeknights and can be customized with different apple varieties or substitutions for chicken.

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