Description
A cozy and heartwarming dish that combines succulent chicken thighs with the sweetness of Honeycrisp apples, fragrant rosemary, and rich apple cider, perfect for autumn meals.
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 tbsp Fresh Rosemary, chopped
- Salt and Pepper to taste
- 1 Red Onion, sliced
- 1-2 Honeycrisp Apples, sliced
- 2-3 Rosemary Sprigs
- Olive oil for searing
- 4 tbsp Salted Butter
- 3/4 cup Apple Cider
- 1/2 cup Chicken Broth or White Wine
- 2 tbsp Dijon Mustard
- 3 cloves Garlic, diced finely
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F.
- Season the chicken thighs in a large bowl with onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, fresh thyme, chopped rosemary, salt, and pepper. Massage the spices into the chicken to ensure even distribution.
- Heat olive oil in a large, oven-safe skillet over medium heat.
- Add the chicken thighs, skin-side down, to the hot skillet. Sear for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove the skillet from heat.
- Scatter sliced red onions and apples around the chicken. Garnish with rosemary sprigs for added flavor.
- Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Remove the chicken and apples from the skillet once cooked. Place the skillet back on the stove over medium-low heat.
- Add butter, apple cider, chicken broth (or wine), Dijon mustard, and diced garlic to the skillet. Whisk the sauce until it begins to thicken.
- Add the chicken and apples back to the pan. Spoon the sauce over them to coat.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: main course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg