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Skillet Apple Cider Chicken

Skillet Apple Cider Chicken: A Cozy Fall Flavor Feast

A delightful Skillet Apple Cider Chicken dish featuring juicy chicken thighs and warm spices, perfect for a cozy fall dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Resting Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Chicken Thighs substitute with chicken breasts for a lighter option
For the Spice Rub
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Coriander can substitute with ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Rosemary or use dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Thyme
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon for warm fall flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg just a pinch
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Extra-Virgin Olive Oil or any cooking oil
  • 2 tablespoons Butter or more olive oil if desired
  • 1 large Red Onion or shallots/Vidalia onions
  • 2 cups Apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp) for a crisp and tart flavor
  • 1 cup Apple Cider use fresh for best flavor
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard for tang
For Garnish (Optional)
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Thyme
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Rosemary

Equipment

  • Large skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prep the Chicken: Allow chicken thighs to sit at room temperature for 20-25 minutes. Prepare spice rub and season chicken.
  2. Sear the Chicken: Heat olive oil and half the butter in a skillet. Sear chicken for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
  3. Cook Vegetables: Slice red onion and apples into wedges, measure out apple cider and Dijon mustard.
  4. Make Pan Sauce: Deglaze skillet with apple cider, add remaining butter and mustard, cook onions, then stir in apples and remaining cider. Simmer until thickened.
  5. Combine and Finish: Return chicken to skillet, spoon sauce over, and cook for another 2-3 minutes. Garnish with thyme and rosemary before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 27gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 110mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This dish is perfect for family gatherings and offers quick prep and simple ingredients, embodying the flavors of fall.

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