Description
Apple Cider Chicken Thighs are a delightful dish featuring tender chicken cooked with aromatic spices, sautéed potatoes, and a rich apple cider sauce, ideal for a quick and comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb. boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1.5 tablespoons chicken seasoning
- 2 teaspoons chicken seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large white onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2.5 cups yellow baby potatoes, quartered
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 cup apple cider
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons salted butter
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Season the chicken thighs with 1½ tablespoons of chicken seasoning and set aside.
- Heat a skillet over high heat, add olive oil, then sear the chicken thighs for 2–3 minutes until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add onion, garlic, potatoes, and remaining chicken seasoning. Sauté for 7–9 minutes until potatoes brown.
- Deglaze the skillet with apple cider, add Worcestershire sauce, bring to a boil, then simmer for 20–25 minutes until sauce reduces and potatoes are fork-tender. Return chicken with 10 minutes left to cook.
- Add butter to the sauce, stirring until melted, and ensure chicken reaches 165ºF.
- Season with salt and pepper, serve chicken over potatoes with sauce.
Notes
Adjust seasoning according to taste preference.
For extra flavor, marinate chicken thighs for a few hours before cooking.
Ensure chicken is cooked thoroughly and reaches safe internal temperature.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh with potatoes
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 150mg