Name: One Skillet Apple Cider Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 Servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1.5 pounds chicken thighs*; 1.5 tablespoons olive oil; 0.75 cup apple cider; 2 apples**; 2 teaspoons Fresh thyme or ½ teaspoon of dried; 1 sweet onion; 1 tsp garlic powder; 1 sweet potato; 1 tbsp Dijon mustard; 1 tsp cornstarch

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One Skillet Apple Cider Chicken

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Instructions

In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium high heat. Add in the chicken thighs and brown for 5-7 minutes per side depending on the size of your chicken. Remove from skillet and place on a plate covered with foil. The chicken will cook a bit more while it rests.

Turn the heat down to medium and add in the sweet potato chunks. Cook for 3 minutes.

Stir in the apples and cook for an additional 3 minutes.

Add in onion thyme, and garlic powder. Stir to combine and cook for an additonal few minutes.

Mix in the apple cider and mustard making sure to mix it well and cover everything in the pan with the cider. Making little wells in the skillet, add the chicken back in, cover, and cook for an additional few minutes.

Remove chicken and add in the cornstarch slurry. Mix thoroughly and let sit for a couple minutes to thicken the sauce.

Divide into 4 servings, topping the chicken and veggies with the sauce, and ENJOY!!

Notes

*You can swap this thighs for chicken breasts if you would, but note that it will likely change the cooking time a bit. Make sure to temperature check your chicken to ensure it is cooked through.

**I tried this with and without the skin on the apples and preferred it with the skin OFF. It's just a little prettier with the skin on :)

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Dry Your Chicken Thighs First 🏜️
Pat chicken thighs completely dry with paper towels before searing to achieve a golden, crispy skin and better browning through the Maillard reaction.
Don't Skip the Sear 🔥
Sear chicken skin-side down for 4-5 minutes over medium-high heat before adding liquids to lock in flavor and create a savory foundation for the apple cider sauce.
Slice Apples Last-Minute 🍎
Cut apples and add them in the final 8-10 minutes of cooking to prevent them from becoming mushy while still absorbing the cider flavors.
Whisk Cornstarch With Cold Apple Cider 🥄
Create a slurry by mixing cornstarch with cold cider before adding to the hot skillet to prevent lumps and achieve a silky, professional sauce consistency.
Maximize Skillet Real Estate 🍳
Arrange chicken thighs skin-side up without crowding, then nestle sweet potatoes and onions in the remaining space so everything cooks evenly in one pan.