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Delicious Apple Cider Chicken garnished with herbs and served with vegetables.

Apple Cider Chicken

This comforting apple cider chicken recipe features tender chicken cooked in a savory-sweet sauce, perfect for a cozy meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 1.5 lbs Boneless, skinless chicken thighs cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 0.5 tsp Black pepper
Sauce
  • 1 cup Apple cider
  • 0.5 cup Chicken broth
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 2 tbsp Maple syrup
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 tsp Fresh thyme chopped
  • 1 tbsp Cornstarch
  • 2 tbsp Water for slurry

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Tongs
  • Whisk

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Season chicken pieces evenly with salt and pepper.
Cooking
  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, then brown the chicken on all sides before removing and setting aside.
  2. Deglaze the skillet with apple cider, scraping up any browned bits; then add chicken broth, Dijon mustard, maple syrup, minced garlic, and thyme, bringing the mixture to a simmer.
  3. Whisk cornstarch and water together in a small bowl to form a slurry, then stir it into the simmering sauce to begin thickening.
  4. Return the chicken to the skillet, coating it in the sauce, and cook for 5-7 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce reaches your desired thickness.
Serve
  1. Serve the apple cider chicken immediately, optionally garnished with fresh thyme.

Notes

This dish pairs wonderfully with mashed potatoes or rice to soak up the delicious sauce.