Description
Rosemary Apple Cider Chicken brings tender, juicy flavors straight from your kitchen to the dinner table with minimal effort and maximum deliciousness. Fragrant herbs and tangy cider create a simple weeknight meal that feels like a warm culinary hug.
Ingredients
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Main Protein:
- 4 Bone-In Chicken Thighs
Seasonings and Herbs:
- 2 teaspoons Onion Powder
- 2 teaspoons Garlic Powder
- 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Fresh Thyme
- 2 tablespoons Fresh Rosemary, chopped
- Salt
- Pepper
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 Red Onion
- 1 Honeycrisp Apple
- 2 Rosemary Sprigs
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- 4 tablespoons Salted Butter
- ¾ cup Apple Cider
- ½ cup Chicken Broth
- 2 tablespoons Dijon Mustard
- 3 Garlic Cloves
Instructions
- Combine 2 teaspoons onion powder, 2 teaspoons garlic powder, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, 2 tablespoons chopped rosemary, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Thoroughly coat your chicken thighs with this spice blend.
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium heat at 375°F. Carefully place chicken thighs skin-side down and sear for 4 minutes until golden brown.
- Flip chicken thighs and cook an additional 3 minutes. Remove chicken from skillet momentarily.
- Spread 1 sliced red onion and 2 sliced Honeycrisp apples across the skillet. Nestle chicken thighs back into the pan.
- Place skillet in a 425°F oven and roast for 22 minutes until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Remove skillet from oven. Transfer chicken and apples to a serving plate.
- Return skillet to stovetop over medium-low heat. Add 4 tablespoons salted butter, ¾ cup apple cider, ½ cup chicken broth, 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard, and 3 diced garlic cloves.
- Whisk sauce for 3-4 minutes until it slightly thickens and becomes glossy.
- Pour warm sauce over chicken and apples. Garnish with extra rosemary sprigs before serving.
Notes
- For the crispiest skin, pat the chicken completely dry with paper towels before seasoning.
- Choose bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs for maximum flavor and juiciness during roasting.
- When searing, resist moving the chicken around so it develops a beautiful golden-brown crust.
- If avoiding alcohol, replace wine with additional chicken broth or apple cider for depth of flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-34 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 410 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 370 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 31 g
- Cholesterol: 125 mg