Description
A delicious and easy recipe for apple cider chicken that combines tender chicken thighs with a sweet and tangy apple cider glaze, perfect for a comforting dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 cup apple cider
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp fresh thyme, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
Instructions
- Preheat and Prep: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease a baking dish
- Season Chicken: Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper, place in baking dish
- Make Glaze: Whisk together apple cider, honey, Dijon mustard, garlic, balsamic vinegar, and thyme
- Coat Chicken: Pour glaze over chicken thighs, ensuring even coating
- Bake: Bake 25-30 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C)
- Rest and Serve: Let rest 5 minutes, then drizzle with remaining sauce
Notes
- Pat chicken thighs completely dry before seasoning to ensure better browning and glaze adhesion
- Use fresh apple cider rather than apple juice for more complex flavor and better reduction
- Reserve some glaze before adding to raw chicken for drizzling after cooking
- Check internal temperature at the thickest part of the thigh for accurate doneness
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 calories
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 165mg
Keywords: apple cider chicken, chicken thighs, glazed chicken, fall recipes, easy dinner, baked chicken