Skillet Apple Cider Chicken Recipe – Flavorful & Easy Fall Dish

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This skillet apple cider chicken is a great fall recipe. Serve it with egg noodles.

Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

55 mins

Total Time:

1 hr 10 mins

Servings:

6

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Ingredients

  • 6 skinless, boneless chicken thighs

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

  • 6 strips bacon

  • 1 onion, sliced

  • 2 cups chicken broth, divided

  • 2 cups apple cider, divided

  • 2 apples, peeled, cored, and sliced

  • 4 sage leaves

  • 2 sprigs fresh thyme

  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter

Directions

Step 1

1.Season chicken thighs with salt; set aside.

Step 2

2.Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add thighs; cook until browned on both sides, 7 to 10 minutes. Transfer to a plate; set aside.

Step 3

3.Cook bacon in the skillet over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain on paper towels; drain excess grease from the skillet.

Step 4

4.Cook onion in the skillet over medium heat until soft, 5 to 7 minutes. Add 1 cup chicken broth and 1 cup apple cider; cook until reduced by half, about 10 minutes. Add cooked bacon, apples, sage, and thyme; simmer for 2 minutes. Add remaining 1 cup each chicken broth and apple cider.

Step 5

5.Return chicken thighs to the skillet; reduce heat to medium-low. Cook and stir until thighs are no longer pink in the centers, about 15 minutes.

Step 6

6.Transfer thighs to a serving platter. Remove skillet from heat; add butter, swirl to combine with sauce. Pour sauce over thighs.

Nutrition Facts

 

395

Calories

24g

Fat

20g

Carbs

24g

Protein

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Nutrition Facts

Servings Per Recipe 6

Calories 395

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