Description
Cozy up this fall with our Rosemary Apple Cider Chicken Skillet Recipe, a heartwarming dish that captures the essence of autumn in every bite. Picture tender, juicy chicken thighs simmering with sweet apple slices and aromatic herbs, creating a symphony of flavors that will fill your kitchen with delightful scents. This one-pan meal is not only quick to prepare, taking just 35 minutes from start to finish, but it’s also perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings. With its comforting blend of savory and sweet ingredients, this recipe is sure to become a staple at your dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 2 cups apple slices
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/3 cup chopped shallots
- 1/3 cup apple cider
- 1 teaspoon salt, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon light or dark brown sugar
- Fresh thyme and rosemary for garnish, optional
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat.
- Season chicken thighs with salt, coriander, cinnamon, nutmeg, thyme, and pepper.
- Add oil to the skillet and cook chicken for about 5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add butter; once melted, stir in brown sugar, apples, shallots, and remaining salt. Cook until apples soften.
- Pour in apple cider; cook until slightly thickened. Return chicken to the skillet for an additional 2 minutes.
- Serve with spoonfuls of the apple mixture on top and garnish with fresh herbs.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh with sauce (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 130mg