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Delicious Apple Cider Chicken for Cozy Fall Nights

Apple Cider Chicken
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Rosemary Apple Cider Chicken is a comforting autumn dish that combines juicy chicken thighs with apple cider, Honeycrisp apples, and fresh rosemary.

Ingredients

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  • 4 pieces Bone-In Chicken Thighs
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
  • 2 cups Apple Cider
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth or White Wine
  • 2 tablespoons Salted Butter
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon Mustard
  • 3 cloves Garlic (minced)
  • 2 teaspoons Onion Powder
  • 2 teaspoons Garlic Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Rosemary (chopped)
  • 1 teaspoon Fresh Thyme
  • 1 piece Red Onion (sliced)
  • 1–2 pieces Honeycrisp Apples (sliced)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Season the bone-in chicken thighs with salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, fresh thyme, and chopped rosemary.
  3. In a large skillet, heat olive oil and sear the chicken thighs skin-side down for about 5-7 minutes until golden brown. Flip and cook for another 5 minutes before removing from skillet.
  4. In the same skillet, sauté sliced red onion and Honeycrisp apple slices over medium heat for about 5 minutes until softened.
  5. Pour in apple cider, chicken broth (or white wine), and Dijon mustard into the skillet and stir in minced garlic, bringing to a gentle simmer.
  6. Return the seared chicken thighs skin-side up into the skillet and transfer to the oven. Roast for about 25-30 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
  7. (Optional) After cooking, if you prefer a thicker sauce, let the sauce simmer for a few minutes on the stovetop.
  8. Serve the sauce generously over the chicken thighs and enjoy your meal.

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