Description
Experience the warmth of autumn with this Rosemary Apple Cider Chicken Recipe. Tender chicken thighs are beautifully roasted alongside sweet honeycrisp apples and savory red onions, all enhanced by fragrant rosemary and a rich apple cider sauce. This one-pan wonder is not only quick to prepare, but it also promises to fill your home with delicious aromas, making it perfect for family dinners or special gatherings. With minimal clean-up, you can fully savor the joy of sharing a comforting meal with loved ones.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4-5 Bone-In Chicken Thighs
- 2 tsp Onion Powder
- 2 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1 tsp Smoked Paprika
- 1 tsp Fresh Thyme
- 2 tbsps Fresh Rosemary, chopped
- 1 Red Onion, sliced
- 1-2 Honeycrisp Apples, sliced
- 4 tbsps Salted Butter
- 3/4 cup Apple Cider
- 1/2 cup Chicken Broth or White Apple Vinegar
- 2 tbsps Dijon Mustard
- 3 cloves Garlic
- Olive oil, Salt, Pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Season chicken thighs with onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, fresh thyme, and chopped rosemary.
- In a cast iron skillet over medium heat, sear chicken thighs in olive oil until golden brown on both sides (5-7 minutes each side).
- Arrange sliced red onions and honeycrisp apples around the chicken in the skillet.
- Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- For the sauce, combine salted butter, apple cider, chicken broth (or vinegar), Dijon mustard, and minced garlic over medium heat in the same skillet until thickened (about 5 minutes).
- Return chicken and apples to the skillet and spoon sauce over before serving warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh with apples (180g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 120mg