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Rosemary Apple Cider Chicken Recipe

Savory Rosemary Apple Cider Chicken Recipe for Cozy Nights

Experience the essence of autumn with this Rosemary Apple Cider Chicken Recipe, a comforting blend of chicken thighs and Honeycrisp apples, enveloped in a rich sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Bone-In Chicken Thighs Skin-on preferred for crispiness
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper
For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Can substitute other cooking oils
  • 2 tablespoons Salted Butter Can use unsalted with salt adjustment
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon Mustard
For the Aromatics
  • 2 sprigs Fresh Rosemary Fresh preferred, can substitute dried
  • 2 sprigs Fresh Thyme Dried thyme can be used
  • 1 medium Red Onion Can substitute with yellow onion
For the Apples
  • 2 cups Honeycrisp Apples Firm varieties like Granny Smith are good substitutes
For the Liquid Ingredients
  • 1 cup Apple Cider Fresh cider preferred for best flavor
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth or White Wine Choose based on preference
For Garnishing
  • 2 cloves Fresh Garlic Minced for better flavor

Equipment

  • Oven-safe Skillet
  • whisk
  • Meat Thermometer

Method
 

Step-by-Step
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Season the chicken thighs with salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, fresh thyme, and rosemary.
  3. Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.
  4. Sear the chicken thighs skin-side down for 5-7 minutes until browned and crispy.
  5. Add sliced red onion and diced Honeycrisp apples around the chicken in the skillet.
  6. In a bowl, whisk together apple cider, broth or wine, Dijon mustard, and minced garlic. Pour over the chicken.
  7. Roast in the oven for 35-40 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
  8. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This dish captures the essence of autumn and is perfect for cozy gatherings and family dinners.

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