Description
Skillet Apple Cider Chicken is a comforting and flavorful dish that perfectly blends the savory richness of chicken thighs with a sweet, tangy apple cider sauce. In just 35 minutes, you can create an impressive meal that’s ideal for busy weeknights or cozy gatherings with friends and family. This one-pan recipe minimizes cleanup while delivering a deliciously satisfying experience. With tender chicken infused with aromatic spices and complemented by sweet apple slices, it’s sure to become a staple in your home cooking repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 cups apple slices (about 1/4-inch thick)
- 1/3 cup chopped shallots or yellow onion
- 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
- 2 tablespoons light or dark brown sugar
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix together the spices.
- Season both sides of the chicken thighs with the spice mixture.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add oil. Cook the seasoned chicken thighs for about 5 minutes on each side until browned and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F).
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Without cleaning the skillet, melt butter and stir in brown sugar, apple slices, shallots, and remaining salt. Cook until apples soften.
- Pour in apple cider and allow to simmer until slightly thickened.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and cook for an additional 2 minutes to heat through.
- Serve warm with optional garnishes of fresh herbs.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh with sauce (170g)
- Calories: 325
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
Keywords: For added texture, include vegetables like carrots or green beans during cooking. Serve alongside mashed potatoes or crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce.