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Sticky Apple Cider Chicken: The Best Easy Recipe for Fall Flavor

Sticky Apple Cider Chicken

This Sticky Apple Cider Chicken is the perfect dish to bring fall flavors to your table. Juicy chicken infused with sweet apple cider is sure to please!

Ingredients

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  • 4 chicken thighs
  • 1 cup apple cider
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 apples, sliced

Instructions

  1. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
  2. Add chicken thighs and sear until golden brown on both sides.
  3. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
  4. Add onions and garlic to the skillet, cooking until soft.
  5. Pour in apple cider and soy sauce, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom.
  6. Return chicken to skillet, add thyme and pepper, and bring to a simmer.
  7. Cover and cook for 20-25 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
  8. Add sliced apples and cook for an additional 5 minutes.

Notes

  • This dish pairs well with rice or mashed potatoes.
  • For a slightly sweeter flavor, add a tablespoon of brown sugar to the sauce.

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