Irresistible Rosemary Apple Cider Chicken for Cozy Nights

This Rosemary Apple Cider Chicken blends savory herbs with sweet apples for a warming dinner experience.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 30

Resting Time 10

Total Time 55

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Calories: 425

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Chicken

4 pieces Bone-In Chicken Thighs Provides juicy, flavorful meat.
2 tablespoons Olive Oil High-quality recommended for best flavor.
to taste Salt
to taste Pepper

For the Seasoning

1 teaspoon Onion Powder Enhances depth of flavor.
1 teaspoon Garlic Powder Adds warm, savory profile.
1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika Introduces subtle smokiness.
1 teaspoon Fresh Thyme Use less if dried.
2 teaspoons Fresh Rosemary Key herb for flavor.

For the Sauté

1 medium Red Onion Sliced.
2 medium Honeycrisp Apples Sweet variety, can substitute.
2 cloves Fresh Garlic Minced.

For the Sauce

2 tablespoons Salted Butter Can substitute with olive oil.
1 cup Apple Cider
1/2 cup Chicken Broth Or white wine.
1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard Adds tangy sharpness.

Equipment

oven-safe skillet

Method

Preparation Steps

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Season the bone-in chicken thighs with onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, fresh thyme, fresh rosemary, salt, and pepper.
Heat a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil. Sear chicken thighs skin-side down for 5-7 minutes until golden brown.
Flip the chicken thighs and scatter sliced red onions and Honeycrisp apples around them in the skillet.
Transfer the skillet to the oven and roast for 25-30 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F (74°C).
Remove from oven and let the chicken rest covered with foil for 10 minutes.
Add salted butter to the skillet with drippings, then stir in apple cider, chicken broth, Dijon mustard, and minced garlic.
Taste and adjust seasoning before serving the sauce over the chicken.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 425kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 28gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 18gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 540mgPotassium: 680mgFiber: 3gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 750IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2.5mg

Notes

For extra crispy skin, pat chicken thighs dry before seasoning. If using dried herbs, use 1/3 the amount to avoid overpowering the dish.

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