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Irresistible Apple Cider Chicken Recipe Ready in 30 Minutes

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A savory skillet chicken dish cooked with apples, onions, and a creamy apple cider sauce.

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 1/2–2 lbs)
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 tbsp olive oil (or butter)
  • 1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 apples (Honeycrisp or Gala), cored and sliced into wedges
  • 1 cup apple cider (not vinegar)
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 2–3 tsp fresh thyme leaves (plus extra for garnish)
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water (slurry), optional for a thicker sauce

Instructions

  1. Pat chicken dry. Season both sides with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken 4–5 minutes per side until golden. Transfer to a plate.
  3. Reduce heat to medium. Add onions and sauté 3–4 minutes. Add apple wedges and cook 2–3 minutes, just until slightly softened.
  4. Pour in apple cider and chicken broth, scraping up browned bits. Stir in Dijon and thyme. Simmer 3–5 minutes.
  5. Return chicken (and juices) to the skillet. Cover and simmer 6–10 minutes, until chicken reaches 165°F.
  6. Stir in butter. If you want it thicker, add cornstarch slurry and simmer 1 minute.
  7. Spoon sauce over chicken and apples. Garnish with more thyme and black pepper.

Notes

  • Use fresh apple cider for the best flavor.
  • Adjust seasoning if needed.
  • Serve with mashed potatoes or crusty bread.

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