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Rosemary Apple Cider Chicken

Tender chicken thighs are seared and roasted with apples, onions, and rosemary, then finished with a rich apple cider Dijon sauce. A perfect autumn meal that feels hearty and comforting.
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Author: Sandra Myers

Ingredients

  • 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
  • 1 red onion sliced
  • 1–2 Honeycrisp apples sliced
  • 4 tbsp salted butter
  • ¾ cup apple cider
  • ½ cup chicken broth or white wine
  • 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • Olive oil
  • Salt and pepper

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Pat chicken dry and season with onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper.
  • Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet and sear chicken 4–5 minutes skin-side down, then 3 minutes on the other side.
  • Remove and set aside. Add onions and apples, cook until softened, then nestle chicken back in.
  • Roast 20–25 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F (74°C).
  • Remove chicken and apples, then make sauce with butter, garlic, apple cider, broth or wine, and Dijon, simmering until slightly thickened.
  • Return chicken and apples, spoon sauce over, and serve warm.