Name: Cider Glazed Chicken Thighs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 large sweet potato, peeled and cubed (about 300g); 2 apples, sliced (about 300g); 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided; 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste; 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 1.2kg); 160ml apple cider (⅔ cup); 2 tablespoons honey; 1 tablespoon grainy mustard; 1 tablespoon butter; 3 rosemary sprigs, for garnish

Description

A one-skillet fall-inspired dinner featuring juicy chicken thighs glazed with sweet apple cider, roasted with tender sweet potatoes and caramelized apples. This easy and comforting dish brings the cozy flavors of autumn straight to your table with minimal cleanup and maximum flavor.

Ingredients

Scale

1 large sweet potato, peeled and cubed (about 300g)
2 apples, sliced (about 300g)
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 1.2kg)
160ml apple cider (⅔ cup)
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon grainy mustard
1 tablespoon butter
3 rosemary sprigs, for garnish

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 220°C (425°F). In a bowl, toss cubed sweet potatoes and apple slices with 1 tablespoon olive oil, chopped rosemary, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
Heat remaining olive oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken thighs, skin-side down, for about 2 minutes until golden. Remove chicken and set aside.
In the same skillet, pour in apple cider, honey, and grainy mustard. Simmer for 3-5 minutes until slightly reduced. Whisk in butter until melted and glossy.
Return chicken to skillet, skin-side up. Scatter sweet potatoes and apples around the chicken. Tuck rosemary sprigs in for aroma.
Transfer skillet to oven and bake for 20 minutes or until chicken reaches 165°F internal temperature. If needed, remove chicken and roast veggies an additional 5-10 minutes for perfect tenderness.
Serve directly from the skillet, drizzling extra glaze over the chicken.

Notes

Use firm apples like Honeycrisp or Fuji to maintain texture.

Ensure you’re using sweet apple cider, not vinegar.

Boneless chicken thighs can be used; reduce oven time to 15 minutes.

For a dairy-free version, replace butter with a plant-based alternative.

Leftovers are best reheated in a skillet to keep the skin crispy.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Plats
Method: Stovetop & Oven-baked
Cuisine: American