Rosemary Apple Cider Chicken for Cozy Autumn Dinners

A delightful Rosemary Apple Cider Chicken, featuring savory thighs and Honeycrisp apples in a rich sauce, perfect for autumn dinners.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 45

Resting Time 10

Total Time 1 10

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Calories: 400

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Chicken

4 pieces Bone-In Chicken Thighs Key for moisture and juiciness
1 tablespoon Olive Oil For searing the chicken
to taste teaspoon Salt
to taste teaspoon Pepper Freshly ground black

For the Sauce

2 tablespoons Salted Butter Can use unsalted
1 cup Red Onion Diced
2 pieces Honeycrisp Apples Diced; any sweet apple can be used
1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard Optional but recommended
3 cloves Garlic Minced

For the Broth

1 cup Apple Cider Star ingredient
0.5 cup Chicken Broth or White Wine Vegetable broth can be used as substitute

For the Seasoning

2 tablespoons Fresh Rosemary 1 tsp equals 2 tbsp dried
to taste teaspoon Spices Onion Powder, Garlic Powder, Smoked Paprika, Fresh Thyme

Equipment

Oven-safe skillet

Method

Instructions

Prepare Chicken: Season bone-in chicken thighs with salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and fresh thyme. Marinate for 15 minutes.
Sear Chicken: Preheat oven to 400°F. Heat skillet, add olive oil, and sear chicken thighs skin-side down for 5-7 minutes.
Roast Chicken: Transfer skillet to oven and roast chicken for 20-25 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
Sauté Aromatics: Remove chicken, add butter to skillet, then onions and apples. Sauté for 5 minutes.
Deglaze and Make Sauce: Add garlic, then apple cider and broth. Stir in Dijon mustard and scrape pan.
Finish Sauce: Simmer for 5-7 minutes until thickened. Use a cornstarch slurry if needed.
Serve: Return chicken to skillet, spoon sauce over, and serve warm with sides.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, let chicken rest before serving, and taste to adjust seasoning as needed.

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