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Close-up of Rosemary Apple Cider Chicken in a cast iron pan, garnished with fresh rosemary.

Rosemary Apple Cider Chicken

A simple and flavorful chicken dish featuring rosemary and apple cider.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup apple cider
  • 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon butter

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Large oven-safe skillet

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Rub them with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  3. Heat a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Place the chicken thighs skin-side down in the hot skillet. Sear for 5-7 minutes until the skin is golden brown and crispy.
  4. Flip the chicken thighs. Add the apple cider, rosemary sprigs, minced garlic, and butter to the skillet. Bring the liquid to a simmer.
  5. Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
  6. Remove the skillet from the oven. Discard the rosemary sprigs. Spoon the pan sauce over the chicken before serving.

Notes

Serve with your favorite side dishes like roasted vegetables or mashed potatoes.