Savory Rosemary Apple Cider Chicken for Cozy Autumn Nights

This Rosemary Apple Cider Chicken combines succulent chicken thighs with rosemary and Honeycrisp apples for a cozy autumn meal.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 30

Resting Time 5

Total Time 45

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Chicken

Cuisine: American

Calories: 400

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Chicken

4 pieces Bone-In Chicken Thighs skin-on for extra crispiness
2 tablespoons Salted Butter or unsalted if adjusting salt
1 tablespoon Olive Oil for sautéing

For the Seasoning

1 teaspoon Onion Powder or fresh onions for sharper taste
1 teaspoon Garlic Powder substituting with 3 fresh garlic cloves is optional
1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika regular paprika can substitute
1 teaspoon Fresh Thyme or adjust to one-third for dried thyme

For the Aromatics

2 tablespoons Fresh Rosemary chopped, fresh preferred for aroma
1 medium Red Onion yellow onion is a suitable alternative
1-2 pieces Honeycrisp Apples sliced, providing sweetness

For the Sauce

3/4 cup Apple Cider can be replaced with unsweetened apple juice
1/2 cup Chicken Broth or White Wine adds liquid richness
2 tablespoons Dijon Mustard yellow mustard can be substituted

For Final Seasoning

to taste Salt adjust to taste
to taste Pepper adjust to taste

Equipment

oven-safe skillet

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Prep Chicken: Season chicken thighs with onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, fresh thyme, salt, and pepper. Let sit for 10 minutes.
Sear Chicken: In a skillet, heat olive oil and sear chicken thighs skin-side down for 5-7 minutes, then flip and cook for 5 minutes.
Add Aromatics: Remove chicken, sauté onions and Honeycrisp apples for 3-5 minutes until softened.
Make Sauce: Stir in butter, then add apple cider, broth or wine, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper. Mix well and scrape any brown bits.
Combine and Roast: Return chicken skin-side up, roast in preheated oven at 375°F for 25-30 minutes.
Serve: Let chicken rest for a few minutes, then spoon sauce over and enjoy.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 28gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 700IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This Rosemary Apple Cider Chicken is a comforting dish that is easy to prepare and perfect for autumn evenings.

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