Description
Apple Cider Glazed Chicken – Tender, juicy chicken thighs with a glossy apple cider glaze that brings warmth and comfort to any dinner table.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil or light olive oil
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs (about 8 pieces)
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 1/4 cups pure apple cider
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 fresh thyme sprig
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Combine oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- Pat chicken thighs dry and season generously with spice mixture on both sides.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Cook chicken thighs for 6 minutes, then flip and cook 7-9 minutes more until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Remove chicken and set aside, keeping warm.
- Add minced garlic to same skillet, cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in apple cider, scraping up browned bits from bottom of pan.
- Whisk in Dijon mustard and add thyme sprig.
- Simmer 10-12 minutes until glaze reduces and coats back of spoon.
- Remove thyme sprig, whisk in butter until glossy.
- Return chicken to skillet, spoon glaze over each piece.
- Cook 2-3 minutes more to heat through, then garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
- Chicken thighs stay more moist than breasts, but you can substitute if preferred
- Don’t rush the glaze reduction – it should be syrupy and coat a spoon
- Store leftovers in refrigerator up to 4 days
- Prep Time: 12 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes