Description
Rosemary Apple Cider Chicken is the ultimate dish for cozy autumn dinners, combining the savory flavors of pan-seared chicken thighs with sweet honeycrisp apples and caramelized onions. Finished with a rich apple cider and Dijon mustard sauce, this recipe not only tantalizes the taste buds but also fills your kitchen with a comforting aroma that will impress family and friends alike. Perfect for both weeknight meals and festive gatherings, this one-pan dish is easy to prepare, making it an ideal choice for busy cooks looking to whip up something delicious without the fuss.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4–5 bone-in chicken thighs
- 2 tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped
- 1 red onion, sliced
- 1–2 honeycrisp apples, sliced
- ¾ cup apple cider
- ½ cup chicken broth or white wine
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- Olive oil, salt, and pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Season chicken thighs with onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- In a cast iron skillet heated with olive oil, sear chicken on both sides until golden brown.
- Add sliced onions and apples around the chicken in the skillet.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20–25 minutes until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- For the sauce, combine butter, apple cider, broth or wine, Dijon mustard, and minced garlic in the skillet over medium heat; whisk until combined.
- Return chicken and apples to skillet; spoon sauce over before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 thigh (150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 100mg