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Skillet Apple Cider Chicken

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A cozy one-pan skillet chicken dish simmered in a savory-sweet apple cider sauce with tender apples and herbs, perfect for an easy yet flavorful dinner.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp fresh thyme or 1/2 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 cup apple cider
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
  • 2 apples, cored and sliced

Instructions

  1. Season the chicken on both sides with salt and black pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
  3. Sear the chicken until golden on both sides, then remove and set aside.
  4. Add garlic and thyme to the skillet and cook until fragrant.
  5. Pour in apple cider, chicken broth, Dijon mustard, and apple cider vinegar, scraping up browned bits.
  6. Simmer the sauce for a few minutes until slightly reduced.
  7. Add the sliced apples to the skillet.
  8. Return the chicken to the skillet, cover, and cook until chicken is fully cooked and sauce thickens.
  9. Spoon sauce over chicken before serving.

Notes

  • Use firm apples like Honeycrisp or Granny Smith.
  • Chicken thighs stay juicier, but breasts work well with careful cooking.
  • Add a splash of cream at the end for a richer sauce.
  • Skip butter and use olive oil for a dairy-free version.

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