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Rosemary Apple Cider Chicken

Rosemary Apple Cider Chicken roasted chicken thighs with apples and red onions in a buttery apple cider sauce. Simple, flavorful, and perfect for any cozy meal.
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Ingredients
  

For the Chicken

  • 4-5 bone-in chicken thighs
  • 2 tsp onion powder
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp fresh thyme
  • 2 tbsps fresh rosemary chopped
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 red onion sliced
  • 1-2 Honeycrisp apples sliced
  • 2-3 rosemary sprigs
  • Olive oil

For the Sauce

  • 4 tbsps salted butter
  • ¾ cup apple cider
  • ½ cup chicken broth or white wine
  • 2 tbsps Dijon mustard
  • 3 cloves garlic finely diced

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 425°F; season chicken thighs with spices, herbs, salt, and pepper.
  • Sear chicken in olive oil 3–4 minutes per side until golden.
  • Add red onion and apple slices; roast 20–25 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F.
  • Make pan sauce: melt butter, add apple cider, broth or wine, Dijon, and garlic; whisk until slightly thickened.
  • Return chicken and apples to pan, spoon sauce over, and serve.