Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons butter , salted
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar , light or dark
- 2 cups apple , sliced
- 0.3333333333333333 cup white onion , chopped
- 0.3333333333333333 cup apple cider
- salt , to taste
- black pepper , to taste
- ground coriander , to taste
- ground cinnamon , to taste
- ground nutmeg , to taste
- thyme , to taste
- fresh thyme , optional garnish
- fresh rosemary , optional garnish
This easy Chicken and Apples Skillet combines tender chicken thighs with sliced apples, onion and apple cider in one cozy stovetop dinner. Warm cinnamon, nutmeg, coriander and thyme give the sweet and savory skillet plenty of autumn flavor.
For the seasonings: measure with your heart.
INSTRUCTIONS
SEASON THE CHICKEN
Season both sides of the chicken thighs generously with salt, black pepper, ground coriander, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and thyme.
BROWN THE CHICKEN
In a large skillet, melt the salted butter over medium heat.
Add the seasoned chicken thighs and cook until golden brown on both sides. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
COOK THE APPLES & ONIONS
Add the chopped onion and sliced apples to the same skillet.
Sprinkle with the brown sugar and cook until the onion is tender and the apples begin to soften.
Pour in the apple cider and stir to combine. Allow it to gently simmer for a few minutes.
FINISH
Return the chicken to the skillet, nestling it into the apples and onions.
Cover and continue cooking until the chicken is fully cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
If desired, garnish with fresh thyme and rosemary before serving.
