Description
Rosemary Apple Cider Chicken is a cozy, one-pan fall dish featuring golden seared chicken simmered in a fragrant sauce of apple cider, Dijon mustard, garlic, and rosemary. The result is a tender, flavorful main perfect for weeknights or holiday meals alike.
Ingredients
- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (or breasts)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 small shallot (or 1/4 onion), finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped (plus more for garnish)
- 1 cup apple cider (unfiltered, not vinegar)
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 small apple, thinly sliced (optional)
Instructions
- Season chicken with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Sear chicken skin-side down for 5–6 minutes until golden. Flip and cook 4–5 minutes more. Remove and set aside.
- Reduce heat to medium. Add shallot and garlic, sauté 2–3 minutes until soft and fragrant.
- Stir in Dijon mustard and chopped rosemary. Add apple cider and chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom.
- Return chicken to pan, skin-side up. Optional: add apple slices around the chicken.
- Cover and simmer for 20–25 minutes until chicken is fully cooked (internal temp 165°F).
- Uncover and simmer 5–10 minutes more to reduce sauce, if desired.
- Garnish with fresh rosemary and serve warm.
Notes
- Use boneless chicken thighs for quicker cooking — reduce simmer time by 5 minutes.
- Stir in 2–3 tablespoons of cream at the end for a creamy version.
- For added flavor, sauté thin apple slices with shallots before deglazing the pan.
- This dish pairs beautifully with mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or crusty bread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35–40 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop (One-Pan)
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 thigh + sauce
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: undefined
- Trans Fat: undefined
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
