Rosemary Apple Chicken Easy Delicious OnePan Dinner Recipe
Author:lilie
Total Time:43 minutes
Yield:4 servings 1x
Description
Discover Rosemary Apple Chicken in a simple flavorful onepan dinner that delivers juicy chicken tangy apples and cozy comfort in minutes
Ingredients
Scale
4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
Salt and freshly ground pepper
1–2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 small onion or 1/2 shallot, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
2–3 sprigs fresh rosemary
1 cup apple cider (not too sweet)
1/2 cup chicken stock or water
1–2 apples, cored and thinly sliced
1 teaspoon Dijon or whole-grain mustard (optional)
Fresh lemon juice, to finish (optional)
Instructions
Pat the chicken dry with paper towels and season generously with salt and pepper. This helps the skin crisp as it sears.
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Place the chicken skin-side down and sear until the skin is golden brown and crisp, 5–7 minutes. Flip and sear the other side 2–3 minutes. Transfer the chicken to a plate and set aside.
Lower the heat to medium. In the same pan, add butter, onion (or shallot), and garlic. Sauté until translucent and fragrant, 2–3 minutes, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom.
Pour in the apple cider to deglaze, scraping the pan to release all the caramelized bits. Let it simmer for 2–3 minutes until it reduces slightly.
Return the chicken to the pan. Nestle the rosemary sprigs and spread the apple slices around the chicken. Add the chicken stock and bring to a gentle simmer. If you like a touch of mustard, stir it in now.
Simmer, uncovered, 12–15 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and the apples are tender but not mushy. If you prefer a silkier sauce, tilt the pan and spoon some hot sauce over the chicken to glaze.
Remove the rosemary sprigs. Stir in a knob of butter and a squeeze of lemon juice, if using, until the sauce is glossy and cohesive. Taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed.
Notes
A one-pan rosemary apple cider chicken with apples, crispy-skinned thighs, and a glossy pan sauce finished with butter and lemon. Perfect for brisk weather and cozy weeknight dinners.
