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Skillet Apple Cider Chicken

Savory Skillet Apple Cider Chicken for Cozy Fall Nights

Enjoy delicious Skillet Apple Cider Chicken, a perfect blend of tender chicken thighs and sweet apple cider, ideal for fall nights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Chicken Thighs Juicy and flavorful
For Cooking
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil For searing
  • 2 tablespoons Butter Adds flavor to the sauce
For Sweetness
  • 2 tablespoons Brown Sugar Balance for the apple cider
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Apple Cider Essential for flavor
  • 2 pieces Apples (e.g., Granny Smith & Honeycrisp) Avoid overly soft apples
For Aromatics
  • 2 pieces Shallots Adds depth to the sauce
For the Spice Blend
  • 1 teaspoon Coriander Key spice
  • 1 teaspoon Thyme Compliments flavors

Equipment

  • large skillet

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Pat chicken thighs dry and season with salt, pepper, thyme, and coriander. Let rest for 5 minutes.
  2. Heat olive oil in the skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken thighs for 5-7 minutes per side until golden brown.
  3. Melt butter in the same skillet, add shallots and diced apples, stirring for 3-5 minutes.
  4. Pour in apple cider and brown sugar, simmer for 5-7 minutes until sauce thickens.
  5. Return chicken to skillet, nestle in sauce, cook for 2-3 minutes to heat through.
  6. Plate chicken and spoon apple and shallot mixture over each piece. Garnish if desired.

Notes

For best results, use fresh ingredients and avoid substitutions that can alter flavor.