Apple Cider Braised Chicken Thighs

Apple cider braised chicken thighs are so delicious and come together all in one pot, making them a great easy weeknight fall meal. Perfectly crispy skin, tender potatoes, and a ton of onions all simmered and baked in apple cider and wine. So, so yummy.

A FEW KEY INGREDIENT NOTES FOR BRAISED CHICKEN THIGHS:

• Chicken: For this recipe I prefer bone-in skin-on chicken thighs. These will be the most moist after being seared and baked, and retain that delicious flavor. You could absolutely do boneless if you prefer.
• Potatoes: Yukon gold baby potatoes are ideal because of their buttery texture. Other baby potato varieties will likely be fine to substitute.
• Apple cider: Apple cider is certainly not hard to come by this time of year. Just make sure that it's not sparkling apple cider.
• White wine: You'll want to use a dry white wine. I recommend buying one that you will also enjoy drinking because you'll have a decent amount left in the bottle!
• Dijon mustard: This ingredient gives adds delicious depth of flavor to the sauce. I wouldn't recommend skipping it, but if you really don't like mustard, you could.
• Thyme: Fresh is best but if you need/want to sub for dried do so by using ½ tsp.

KITCHEN TOOLS YOU'LL NEED:

• Braiser or heavy-bottom stovetop to oven pot (at least 3.5QT)
• Cutting board
• Chef's knife
• Measuring cups & spoons
• Wood spoon
• Tongs

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HOW TO MAKE APPLE CIDER BRAISED CHICKEN THIGHS:

Apple cider braised chicken is a dish loaded with so much flavor that takes only a few easy steps to make.

1. Step 1: Prep. Clean your chicken as needed, season both sides with a sprinkle of salt and pepper. Chop your onions, potatoes, and garlic.
2. Step 2: Brown. On medium-high heat, melt olive oil and sear both sides of the chicken thighs until golden brown, about 5 minutes on each side.
3. Step 3: Sauté. Lower the heat to medium and sauté the onions and garlic about 5 minutes.
4. Step 4: Deglaze & reduce. Pour the white wine in and deglaze the pan, allow to simmer for about 5 minutes. Then mix in the apple cider and dijon mustard. Bring to a simmer and allow to reduce for about 5-8 minutes.
5. Step 5: Add in the baby potatoes & sprinkle with salt, pepper and the thyme. Layer the chicken on top and bake uncovered at 400℉ for 30-35 minutes until the potatoes are fork-tender.

WHAT IS BRAISED CHICKEN?

Braised chicken is a two-step cooking process that begins with a sear to get it golden brown, followed by a slower bake in a liquid/broth. This cooking method enables both a crispy skin and delicious, moist chicken infused with the flavors of the liquid.

OTHER EASY DELICIOUS FALL DINNER RECIPES:

• Sweet Potato Quinoa Burgers
• Roasted Butternut Squash Mac & Cheese
• Spinach, Pesto & Cheese Stuffed Shells
• Creamy Pumpkin Pasta Sauce with Sage Breadcrumbs

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