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Published: September 27, 2015 Last Modified: August 23, 2018 By Sara 19 Comments

Cider Glazed Chicken

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This cider glazed chicken is the perfect dinner for a busy weeknight - it only has 6 ingredients and is ready in 30 minutes.

This cider glazed chicken is the perfect fall dinner for a busy weeknight – it only has 6 ingredients and is ready in 30 minutes! Chicken thighs are cooked with apples in a sweet and savory sauce for an delicious comfort food meal.

Chicken and apples is a fantastic flavor combination, especially when it’s cooked in a butter and cider sauce. This is one of my favorite fall meals!

This cider glazed chicken is the perfect dinner for a busy weeknight - it only has 6 ingredients and is ready in 30 minutes.

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Do you remember over the summer when I told you that this salmon was so good that I bumped it to the top of my recipe queue to share with you immediately? This cider glazed chicken is another one of those show stopping must-make recipes. It’s so good that I’ve made it twice in the past week and my picky eaters ate three servings!

This cider glazed chicken is the perfect dinner for a busy weeknight - it only has 6 ingredients and is ready in 30 minutes.

How do you make cider glazed chicken?

This recipe only has 6 ingredients and can be made in 30 minutes, but it looks and tastes like you worked on it all day. The chicken gets browned in some butter – when it’s golden and crispy the apple cider gets poured over the top and the pan goes into the oven to roast. While your chicken is roasting it’s time to cook up a pile of sliced apples on the stove. After the chicken pan comes out of the oven, mustard and sage get stirred into the cider drippings and you’re done!

This cider glazed chicken is the perfect dinner for a busy weeknight - it only has 6 ingredients and is ready in 30 minutes.

I know what you’re thinking. You’re wondering why the apples can’t be cooked in the same pan as the chicken. You know I’m all about minimizing dishes whenever possible, but if you put the sliced apples in with the chicken they’ll just boil in the cider and get mushy. It’s definitely worth the little bit of extra effort to cook them separately. Also, fresh sage is imperative here. If you don’t have sage you could also use thyme. I tested this recipe with bone-in skin-on chicken thighs and boneless skinless chicken thighs – the bone-in produce a superior result.

This cider glazed chicken is the perfect dinner for a busy weeknight - it only has 6 ingredients and is ready in 30 minutes.

My kids are already asking when we’re going to be having “apple chicken” again, and it will definitely be soon. Maybe even tomorrow – because when something is this good and this easy to make, why not eat it all the time?

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This cider glazed chicken is the perfect dinner for a busy weeknight - it only has 6 ingredients and is ready in 30 minutes.
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Cider Glazed Chicken

This cider glazed chicken only has 6 ingredients and is ready in 30 minutes. 
Course Main
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 416kcal
Author Sara Welch

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter divided use
  • 4 bone-in skin-on chicken thighs
  • 3/4 cup apple cider + 1 tablespoon divided use
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 2 teaspoons chopped fresh sage
  • 3 apples cored and thinly sliced
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
  • In a large skillet melt 1 and 1/2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Season the chicken generously with salt and pepper; cook, skin-side down, until golden, about 8 minutes.
  • Turn the chicken, add the cider, then place the pan in the oven and roast for 20 minutes.
  • After the pan comes out of the oven transfer the chicken to a plate. Whisk the mustard and sage into the cider drippings; season to taste with salt and pepper. Pour the sauce over the chicken.
  • While the chicken is cooking, In another skillet, cook the apples in the remaining butter over medium-high for 5 minutes. Add the remaining tablespoon of apple cider, turn the heat to high and cook for 1-2 minutes more. Season the apples to taste with salt and serve them alongside the chicken.

Nutrition

Calories: 416kcal
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    Comments

    1. Calla says

      July 1, 2018 at 8:14 pm

      5 stars
      This recipe is a total gem. I can’t believe how easy it was to get so much flavor. This is my new go to recipe for Monday nights.

      Reply
    2. Janelle says

      February 18, 2017 at 8:21 pm

      I am confused. In the comments a number of people have said they used apple cider vinegar. Does the recipe use apple cider or apple cider vinegar? In Australia they are different to each other.

      Reply
      • Sara says

        February 18, 2017 at 10:45 pm

        It uses the drink apple cider, not vinegar

        Reply
    3. Neyssa says

      August 7, 2016 at 9:49 am

      Wow! This looks amazing. Perfect for the upcoming fall apple season. Can not wait! Pinning, saving and making. 🙂

      Reply
    4. Marilyn says

      October 4, 2015 at 6:26 pm

      Sara I am happy to let you know this recipe was featured on #AnythingGoes this week! Please stop by nd pick up your badge. Congratulations! Have a great week.

      Reply
      • Sara says

        October 4, 2015 at 7:25 pm

        Thanks so much, heading over now! 🙂

        Reply
    5. Sandy Sandmeyer says

      October 4, 2015 at 5:54 pm

      This looks like a tasty recipe and apple cider vinegar is so good for you. Thanks for sharing your post at the #AnythingGoes Link Party.

      Reply
    6. Cathy says

      October 3, 2015 at 7:24 pm

      Oh yum! I just found Sunday dinner! Delicious! Thank you, thank you so much for sharing this delicious dish on Making Memories Mondays!! I am so glad that you came!
      Cathy

      Reply
    7. Sharon @ What The Fork Food Blog says

      September 29, 2015 at 6:37 pm

      I love using cider with meat, it’s so good! I usually use pork but now I’ll have to try it with chicken 🙂

      Reply
    8. Justine | Cooking and Beer says

      September 29, 2015 at 6:56 am

      Cider-glazed chicken! I LOVE this idea! You always have the best chicken recipes. 😉

      Reply
    9. Meg @ With Salt and Wit says

      September 29, 2015 at 5:00 am

      We just finished our first gallon of apple cider and thinking I need to get a second just to make this chicken! looks insanely delicious!

      Reply
    10. Thalia @ butter and brioche says

      September 28, 2015 at 9:34 pm

      Isn’t this the perfect fall recipe. I never have tried a cider glaze before but it sounds like something VERY delicious.

      Reply
    11. Nancy | Plus Ate Six says

      September 28, 2015 at 8:47 pm

      This is just the sort of cooking that appeals to me! Gorgeous photos too 🙂

      Reply
    12. Michelle @ A Dish of Daily Life says

      September 28, 2015 at 6:29 pm

      This sounds wonderful, Sara! I’m a huge vinegar fan, and I definitely want to try this! I love how easy it is too!

      Reply
    13. Amanda | The Chunky Chef says

      September 28, 2015 at 5:58 pm

      Ohhh wow that looks insanely flavorful!! Pinning and trying for sure 😀

      Reply
    14. Carrie @Frugal Foodie Mama says

      September 28, 2015 at 2:42 pm

      Oh my gosh! I am ALL about this recipe! 🙂 It is seriously going on my dinner plan for later this week. Looks amazing! 🙂

      Reply
    15. Barb says

      September 28, 2015 at 9:11 am

      Cant wait to try

      Reply
    16. Paula - bell'alimento says

      September 28, 2015 at 6:52 am

      That chicken looks amazing. Love the glaze.

      Reply
    17. Amy @ A Healthy Life For Me says

      September 28, 2015 at 4:44 am

      Such a gorgeous dish! I love using cider to cook with to add all that fall flavor, can’t wait to make this! Pinning!

      Reply

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