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Cider Glazed Chicken Thighs

A plate of cider glazed chicken thighs served with roasted potatoes and fresh herbs, accompanied by a salad and sauce on the side.
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Cider Glazed Chicken Thighs are a cozy fall dinner made with bone-in chicken, apple cider, shallots, and fresh thyme, simmered to perfection in a sweet and savory glaze.

Ingredients

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  • 6 chicken thighs (bone-in, skin-on preferred)
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1/2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 tablespoon butter
  • 2 shallots, thinly sliced
  • 3 apples, sliced (Honeycrisp, Fuji, Gala, or Roma)
  • 3 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 1 cup apple cider
  • 3/4 cup chicken stock
  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard powder
  • Fresh thyme leaves for garnish

Instructions

  1. Season the chicken with dried thyme, salt, and pepper.
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add olive oil and butter.
  3. Sear the chicken skin-side down until golden brown, then flip and brown the other side. Remove and set aside.
  4. Add shallots to the pan and sauté for 1 minute.
  5. Add apple slices and thyme sprigs, cook for a few minutes.
  6. Deglaze the pan with apple cider, scraping up browned bits.
  7. In a bowl, mix chicken stock, soy sauce, and mustard powder. Pour into pan and stir.
  8. Return chicken to pan, skin-side up, and nestle into the liquid and apples.
  9. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 15–20 minutes until glaze thickens and chicken is fully cooked (165ºF internal temperature).
  10. Flip chicken to coat in glaze, then transfer to platter. Remove thyme sprigs.
  11. Spoon apples over chicken, drizzle glaze, garnish with fresh thyme, and serve.

Notes

  • Use firm apples like Gala or Honeycrisp to avoid mushy texture.
  • Add more chicken stock if glaze reduces too quickly.
  • Boneless thighs work too; reduce cooking time by 5–8 minutes.
  • Finish under broiler for crispy skin if desired.
  • Great served with mashed potatoes, wild rice, or roasted veggies.

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