Description
A delightful dish featuring tender chicken thighs cooked in a sweet and tangy apple cider glaze, perfect for autumn dinner tables.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 cup apple cider
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp fresh thyme, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
- Season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper, then place them in the baking dish.
- In a bowl, whisk together the apple cider, honey, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, balsamic vinegar, and thyme.
- Pour the glaze over the chicken thighs, ensuring each piece is evenly coated.
- Bake in the oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before drizzling with any remaining sauce.
Notes
For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in the apple cider sauce for a few hours before cooking. You can also add sliced apples or onions to enhance sweetness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: chicken, apple cider, autumn recipes, comfort food, easy dinner