Description
A delicious and easy-to-make Apple Cider Chicken recipe featuring tender chicken thighs baked in a flavorful apple cider glaze with garlic, honey, Dijon mustard, and fresh thyme.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- Salt and pepper to taste
Glaze
- 1 cup apple cider
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp fresh thyme, chopped
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
Instructions
- Preheat and Prep: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease a baking dish to prevent sticking.
- Season Chicken: Season the chicken thighs evenly with salt and pepper, then place them in the prepared baking dish in a single layer.
- Make Glaze: In a bowl, whisk together the apple cider, minced garlic, honey, Dijon mustard, balsamic vinegar, and chopped fresh thyme until well combined.
- Coat Chicken: Pour the glaze mixture evenly over the chicken thighs, ensuring each piece is fully coated with the flavorful sauce.
- Bake: Bake the chicken in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C) is reached and the chicken is fully cooked through.
- Rest and Serve: Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes to allow juices to redistribute. Drizzle with any remaining sauce from the baking dish before serving.
Notes
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken is cooked to safe internal temperature.
- Fresh thyme can be substituted with dried thyme (use about 1/3 tsp dried).
- For a thicker glaze, you can simmer the sauce on the stove for a few minutes before pouring it over the chicken.
- This dish pairs well with rice, roasted vegetables, or a fresh salad.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh with glaze
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Apple Cider Chicken, Baked Chicken Thighs, Easy Chicken Recipe, Fall Recipes, Honey Dijon Chicken
