Apple Cider Glazed Chicken Thighs

Published Mar 30, 2023 Updated Aug 16, 2024

Apple Cider Glazed Chicken Thighs Recipe

Sweet, tangy apple cider glazed chicken thighs baked with tart apples and sweet potatoes to perfection. The tender, juicy chicken thighs are seared golden brown in a skillet and baked in a flavorful sauce mixed with apple cider, honey, and Dijon mustard. This easy oven-roasted chicken thigh recipe is utterly delicious and so healthy. Top the dish with fresh pomegranate for a delightful meal full of fruity aroma. It’s served as an amazing combination on top of creamy mashed potatoes or parmesan asparagus. If you have some leftovers, don’t waste them. Dip the sauce with homemade biscuits or skillet cheese bombs will also make you another simply delicious lunch or dinner on the second day.

Why This Recipe Works

This recipe is quick and easy to make at home with a few healthy and seasonal ingredients from the grocery store. It’s the best dish for busy weeknight dinners and serves perfectly with rice, noodles, or salads. It’s a versatile recipe that can be swapped with chicken breast and many different vegetables, such as fresh chestnut or butternut squash. You’d never want to miss this one-skillet recipe that saves time in our busy lives.

Ingredients For Apple Cider Glazed Chicken Thighs

This easy apple cider glazed chicken thighs recipe brings a healthy yet super delicious meal to the table in less than 40 minutes with only a few simple ingredients.

Sweet potato Apple Olive oil, divided Fresh rosemary Chicken thighs Salt Ground black pepper Unsalted butter Apple cider Honey Dijon mustard

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How To Make Apple Cider Glazed Chicken Thighs

This mouthwatering chicken recipe couldn’t get any easier. You’ll also need a cast-iron skillet or an oven-safe skillet for roasting. First, toss apple slices and cubed sweet potatoes in a bowl with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and chopped rosemary. Then, season the chicken thighs with salt and ground black pepper. Heat the cast-iron skillet with olive oil over medium-high heat, sear the chicken thighs with skin side down for a few minutes until golden brown and halfway cooked. Transfer to a plate. Next, whisk well apple cider, honey, and Dijon mustard and stir in the same skillet. Constantly stir and bring to a simmer. Return chicken thighs to the skillet and arrange apple slices, sweet potatoes, and 2 sprigs of rosemary around. Finally, transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until the chicken has cooked through and the sweet potatoes are tender. Serve immediately with fresh pomegranate sprinkled on top if desired.

Cooking Tips

Sear the chicken thighs halfway done and bake them through in less than 20 minutes to avoid the meat from drying out in the oven. To be clear, this recipe is made from apple cider, not apple cider vinegar. To make a saucy dish, add 1 cup of chicken broth to the sauce mixture.

What To Serve With Apple Cider Glazed Chicken Thighs

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