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Rosemary Apple Cider Chicken Recipe

Rosemary Apple Cider Chicken Recipe

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Ingredients

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  • 45 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
  • 2 tsp onion powder
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 2 tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped
  • 1 red onion, thinly sliced
  • 12 Honeycrisp apples, cored and sliced
  • 4 tbsp salted butter
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened apple cider
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • Instructions:

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Pat chicken dry and season with salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and thyme.
  2. In a Dutch oven over medium-high heat, sear chicken skin-side down in olive oil for 6–8 minutes until golden. Flip and sear for another couple of minutes.
  3. Remove chicken and sauté sliced onions in butter until softened. Add minced garlic and chopped rosemary; cook until fragrant.
  4. Stir in Dijon mustard, then add apple cider and chicken broth. Simmer while scraping the pan.
  5. Return chicken to the pot skin-side up with apple wedges around it. Roast uncovered for 30–40 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
  6. If needed, thicken sauce on stovetop before serving with fresh rosemary garnish.
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