Creative Skillet Chicken Thighs with Apples and Onions in a Cider Pan Sauce

Creative Skillet Chicken Thighs with Apples and Onions in a Cider Pan Sauce

Tender, pan-seared chicken thighs are cooked with sweet apples and savory onions, then finished with a tangy cider-based pan sauce. A creative twist on a classic comfort meal.

By RecipeBoss
Servings
4
Time Required
45 min

Ingredients

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4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
2 tbsp olive oil
1 medium yellow onion
2 medium apple
1 ½ cup apple cider
1 tbsp Dijon mustard
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 sprig fresh thyme
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper
1 tbsp butter

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Instructions

  1. 1

    Pat the chicken thighs dry and season generously with salt and pepper.

  2. 2

    Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken thighs for about 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.

  3. 3

    Add the sliced onion and chopped apples to the same skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and lightly browned, about 5-7 minutes.

  4. 4

    Pour in the apple cider and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. Bring to a simmer.

  5. 5

    Stir in the Dijon mustard and apple cider vinegar. Add the thyme sprig.

  6. 6

    Return the chicken thighs to the skillet, nestling them into the sauce. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through.

  7. 7

    Remove the thyme sprig. Stir in the butter to finish the sauce until it's slightly glossy. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.

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