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Skillet Apple Cider Chicken

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A comforting and flavorful dish combining tender chicken thighs seared to perfection and simmered in sweet apple cider and fresh herbs, perfect for chilly evenings.

  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
  • 1 cup apple cider
  • 2 shallots, sliced
  • Fresh thyme or rosemary, to taste
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Olive oil, for cooking

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper, then sear in the skillet until golden brown (about 6-7 minutes per side).
  3. Remove chicken and sauté shallots in the same skillet until softened.
  4. Pour in the apple cider and let it simmer to reduce slightly.
  5. Return chicken to the skillet and allow everything to bubble together for the flavors to meld.

Notes

For a complete meal, serve over creamy mashed potatoes or couscous, and pair with seasonal roasted vegetables.

  • Author: nevaeh-hall
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten-Free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 400
  • Sugar: 16g
  • Sodium: 500mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 25g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 80mg