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Cozy Fall Feast: Irresistible Apple Cider Chicken

Cozy Fall Feast: Irresistibly Juicy Apple Cider Chicken

Course: Comfort Food
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Apple Cider Chicken, comfort food, Easy Dinner, fall recipes, family meal, Glazed Chicken
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Resting Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 400kcal
Experience cozy flavors with this Apple Cider Chicken, perfect for family gatherings on chilly nights.
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Equipment

  • baking dish
  • mixing bowl
  • Meat thermometer

Ingredients

For the Chicken

  • 1 pound Boneless, skinless chicken thighs

For the Glaze

  • 1 cup Apple cider
  • 3 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons Honey
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh thyme, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon Balsamic vinegar

For Seasoning

  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Directions

  • Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a baking dish.
  • Season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper and arrange them in the baking dish.
  • In a bowl, whisk together the apple cider, honey, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, balsamic vinegar, and chopped thyme.
  • Pour the glaze over the chicken thighs, ensuring they are evenly coated.
  • Bake for 25-30 minutes until the chicken reaches 165°F (75°C) and is caramelized.
  • Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving and drizzle with remaining glaze.

Notes

Pat chicken dry before seasoning for better browning. Reserve glaze for drizzling after cooking.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 400kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 80mg | Sodium: 220mg | Potassium: 600mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 5IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 2mg | Iron: 6mg