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Rosemary Apple Cider Chicken

Savory Rosemary Apple Cider Chicken for Cozy Autumn Dinners

This Rosemary Apple Cider Chicken combines the flavors of rosemary and Honeycrisp apples for a comforting and savory dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 550
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Bone-In Chicken Thighs Juicy and flavorful
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil For searing
For the Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika Regular paprika can be substituted
  • 1 teaspoon Fresh Thyme Use 1 tsp dried thyme if fresh isn’t available
  • 2 teaspoons Fresh Rosemary Opt for 2 tsp dried if fresh isn’t available
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Salted Butter Unsalted can be used
  • 1 piece Red Onion Can be swapped with yellow onion
  • 2 pieces Honeycrisp Apples Feel free to use other varieties
  • 1 cup Apple Cider
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth or White Wine
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon Mustard Yellow mustard can be used
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced

Equipment

  • oven-safe skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large oven-safe skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Season chicken thighs and sear skin-side down for 5-7 minutes until golden brown. Flip and sear the other side for 5 minutes.
  2. Remove chicken and set aside. In the same skillet, melt salted butter. Sauté red onion for 3 minutes, then add sliced apples and fresh rosemary, cooking for 4-5 minutes.
  3. Pour in apple cider and chicken broth (or white wine), stir, and bring to a gentle simmer. Whisk in Dijon mustard and let the sauce thicken for 5 minutes.
  4. Return seared chicken to the skillet, skin-side up. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and roast for 20-25 minutes until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
  5. Remove skillet from oven. Whisk in minced garlic to the sauce and simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes. Drizzle sauce over chicken and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 40gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 3gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, avoid crowding the pan while searing the chicken and taste for seasoning adjustments. Store leftovers properly for freshness.

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