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Rosemary Apple Cider Chicken

Rosemary Apple Cider Chicken: A Heartwarming Comfort Dish

Rosemary Apple Cider Chicken is a comforting dish that combines succulent chicken thighs with sweet apples and aromatic rosemary.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 pieces
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Bone-In Chicken Thighs
  • 2 tablespoons Salted Butter
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil high-quality
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper freshly cracked
For Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Fresh Thyme or 1/3 dried thyme
  • 2 teaspoons Fresh Rosemary or 1 tsp dried
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Apple Cider no-sugar cider can lighten it up
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard yellow mustard can work as an alternative
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth or White Wine vegetable broth is a lighter option
For Finishing Touches
  • 1 medium Red Onion sweetness and color
  • 2 pieces Honeycrisp Apples or any sweet apple variety like Fuji

Equipment

  • oven-safe skillet

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Season the bone-in chicken thighs with onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, fresh thyme, fresh rosemary, salt, and pepper.
  3. Heat olive oil in a large, oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat and sear the chicken thighs skin-side down for about 5-7 minutes.
  4. Flip the chicken thighs and add sliced red onions and Honeycrisp apples to the skillet, sautéing for 2-3 minutes.
  5. Pour in the apple cider and chicken broth (or white wine), then stir in the Dijon mustard and bring to a gentle simmer.
  6. Transfer the skillet to your preheated oven and roast for 25-30 minutes.
  7. Remove the skillet from the oven and tent the chicken with foil to keep warm while you finish the sauce.
  8. Return the skillet to low heat, whisk in salted butter until melted, and let the sauce thicken if needed.
  9. Serve the Rosemary Apple Cider Chicken drizzled with the sauce and caramelized apples and onions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 35gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Use fresh herbs for the best flavor, and ensure chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) for safe consumption.

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