Savory Cider Glazed Chicken Thighs with Sweet Potatoes & Apples

This Cider Glazed Chicken Thighs with Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Apples is a perfect fall comfort dish.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 20

Total Time 35

Servings: 4 servings

Course: dinner

Cuisine: American

Calories: 450

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Chicken

4 pieces Chicken Thighs Juicy and flavorful

For the Vegetables

2 cups Sweet Potatoes Peeled and cubed
2 cups Apples Sliced, use crisp varieties
2 tablespoons Olive Oil Essential for roasting

For the Glaze

1 cup Apple Cider Use raw or unfiltered
1 tablespoon Honey Sweetener for glaze
2 tablespoons Grainy Mustard For tanginess

For Seasoning

2 tablespoons Fresh Rosemary Aromatic herb
to taste Kosher Salt Basic seasoning
to taste Black Pepper Basic seasoning

Equipment

oven
ovenproof skillet
mixing bowl
meat thermometer

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Preheat your oven to 425°F (218°C) to get a hot cooking environment.
In a mixing bowl, toss sweet potatoes with apples, rosemary, salt, pepper, and olive oil.
Heat olive oil in a skillet, sear chicken thighs skin-side down for about 2 minutes until golden brown.
Remove chicken, pour in apple cider, honey, and mustard; simmer until slightly thickened.
Return chicken to the skillet, add sweet potato and apple mixture, and nestle them together.
Transfer skillet to oven and bake for about 20 minutes, until chicken reaches 165°F (74°C).
Remove from oven, drizzle pan drippings over chicken and veggies to serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 250IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure the chicken skin is crispy and check for doneness with a meat thermometer. Store leftovers properly for best flavor.

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