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

Ingredients

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

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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