Description
Make these Apple Cider Chicken Thighs for a comforting winter meal with a pleasant sweetness. This recipe brings warm, inviting flavors right to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 Bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 cup Apple cider
- 1/4 cup Apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon Dried thyme
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
Instructions
- Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Season all sides with salt and pepper.
- Heat the olive oil in a large, oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear the chicken thighs, skin-side down, until the skin is deeply golden brown and crisp, about 6-8 minutes.
- Flip the chicken thighs and cook for 2 minutes on the other side. Remove the skillet from the heat.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the apple cider, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, thyme, and minced garlic.
- Pour the apple cider mixture over the chicken in the skillet.
- Transfer the skillet to a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C).
- Roast for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce has reduced slightly.
- Remove from the oven. Let the chicken rest in the skillet for 5 minutes before serving. Spoon the pan sauce over the top.
Notes
- Feel free to add a few small wedges of apple to the pan while roasting for extra flavor.
- If you prefer crispier skin, you can finish the last few minutes under the broiler, watching carefully to prevent burning.
- This dish pairs wonderfully with mashed sweet potatoes or roasted Brussels sprouts.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking and Pan-Searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 thigh with sauce
- Calories: Estimate needed
- Sugar: Estimate needed
- Sodium: Estimate needed
- Fat: Estimate needed
- Saturated Fat: Estimate needed
- Unsaturated Fat: Estimate needed
- Trans Fat: Estimate needed
- Carbohydrates: Estimate needed
- Fiber: Estimate needed
- Protein: Estimate needed
- Cholesterol: Estimate needed