Description
This elegant one-skillet dish combines savory bone-in chicken thighs with the crisp, natural sweetness of Honeycrisp apples and the aromatic touch of fresh rosemary. The chicken is seared until perfectly golden and then roasted in a tangy, reduced apple cider and Dijon pan sauce. It is the perfect sophisticated weeknight dinner that comes together easily, delivering deep, complex flavors that taste as if they have been simmering for hours.
Ingredients
4-5 bone-in chicken thighs
1 red onion, thinly sliced
1-2 Honeycrisp apples, cored and sliced
3/4 cup pure unsweetened apple cider
1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
2 tbsp fresh rosemary, finely chopped
2 tbsp Dijon mustard
4 tbsp salted butter
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 tsp dried thyme
Salt and black pepper to taste
Olive oil for searing
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 425°F.
Season the chicken thighs thoroughly on all sides with onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, dried thyme, salt, and pepper.
Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers.
Sear the chicken thighs skin-side down for 5 minutes until the skin turns a deep golden brown.
Flip the chicken and sear for another 3 minutes to lock in the juices.
Arrange the sliced red onions and apple wedges around the chicken in the skillet.
Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and roast for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
Remove the chicken and apples from the skillet and set aside.
Place the skillet back on the stovetop over medium heat. Add the apple cider, chicken broth, Dijon mustard, and chopped rosemary.
Simmer the sauce until reduced by half, then stir in the butter until smooth and glossy.
Pour the sauce over the chicken and apples to serve.
Notes
Ensure the chicken is patted completely dry before seasoning to achieve the best possible skin crispness. You can use any crisp apple variety like Fuji or Gala if Honeycrisp is unavailable. Keep an eye on the sauce reduction to ensure it does not become too salty.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 35
- Category: Chicken Recipes
- Method: Sear and Roast
- Cuisine: American Comfort