Description
A comforting dish combining succulent chicken thighs, sweet Honeycrisp apples, and fragrant rosemary, all cooked in a delightful apple cider sauce.
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 Wine
- 2 tbsps Dijon Mustard
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- Olive oil
- Salt and Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Season the chicken thighs with onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, fresh thyme, chopped rosemary, salt, and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken thighs skin-side down and sear for 4-5 minutes per side.
- Add the sliced red onion and Honeycrisp apples around the chicken in the pan to caramelize.
- Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Remove chicken and apples, and place the skillet back on the stovetop over medium heat.
- Add butter, apple cider, chicken broth (or white wine), Dijon mustard, and minced garlic, whisk and cook until the sauce thickens, about 3-5 minutes.
- Return the chicken and apples to the pan and spoon sauce over them.
- Plate and enjoy your meal!
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. Reheat on the stovetop for best results.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg