Delicious Apple Cider Chicken Thighs for Easy Autumn Dinners

Apple Cider Chicken is a comforting dish featuring juicy thighs bathed in a sweet and savory glaze, perfect for autumn dinners.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 30

Resting Time 5

Total Time 45

Servings: 4 thighs

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Calories: 250

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Chicken

4 pieces Chicken Thighs The star of the dish; they stay juicy.

For the Glaze

1 cup Apple Cider Use fresh for authentic sweetness.
2 tablespoons Honey Adds natural sweetness.
2 tablespoons Dijon Mustard Infuses tangy complexity.
2 cloves Garlic Minced for aroma.
2 teaspoons Fresh Thyme Brings earthy notes.
1 tablespoon Balsamic Vinegar Balances sweetness with acidity.
to taste Salt For seasoning.
to taste Pepper For seasoning.

Optional Add-ins

1 Apples Sliced, added during baking.
1 cup Root Vegetables Tossed in for a one-pan meal.

Equipment

oven
baking dish
Mixing bowl
Whisk

Method

Preparation Steps

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a baking dish.
Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper and arrange in the baking dish.
In a bowl, whisk together apple cider, honey, Dijon mustard, garlic, balsamic vinegar, and thyme.
Pour the glaze over the chicken, ensuring each piece is coated.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, until internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving, drizzle reserved glaze over if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1thighCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 22gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

For best results, pat chicken dry before seasoning and avoid overcrowding the baking dish.

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