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Rosemary Apple Cider Chicken

Rosemary Apple Cider Chicken

A warm and cozy chicken recipe that'll make you fall in love at first bite! Rosemary Apple Cider Chicken is seared stovetop, roasted in the oven with apples and red onions.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 5 servings
Calories 257 kcal

Equipment

  • 12-inch cast iron skillet

Ingredients
  

Chicken

  • 4-5 pieces Bone-In Chicken Thighs

Spices

  • 2 teaspoons Onion Powder
  • 2 teaspoons Garlic Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Fresh Thyme
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Rosemary, chopped
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste

Vegetables

  • 1 piece Red Onion, sliced
  • 1-2 pieces Honeycrisp Apples, sliced

Liquids

  • ¾ cup Apple Cider
  • ½ cup Chicken Broth or White Wine

Condiments

  • 2 tablespoons Dijon Mustard

Fats

  • 4 tablespoons Salted Butter
  • Olive oil for drizzling

Garlic

  • 3 cloves Garlic, diced finely
  • 2-3 sprigs Additional Rosemary Sprigs

Instructions
 

Cooking Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
  • Season chicken with onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, fresh thyme and rosemary, and salt and pepper. Mix together in a large bowl.
  • Drizzle olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Allow pan to get hot and add chicken. Sear on both sides until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.
  • Remove from heat and add sliced red onions and apples to the pan. Garnish with a little rosemary. Add to the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, until chicken is thoroughly cooked.
  • Remove chicken and apples from the pan and set aside. Add butter, apple cider, chicken broth or white wine, dijon mustard, and diced garlic cloves to the pan. Mix together and add to the stove over medium low heat. Cook until sauce begins to thicken, whisking together periodically. Remove from heat. Add chicken and apples back to the pan and spoon sauce over chicken.

Notes

This recipe creates a deliciously flavorful chicken dish perfect for cozy nights.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 257kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 17gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 102mgSodium: 217mgPotassium: 382mgFiber: 2gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 564IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 38mgIron: 1mg
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