This Apple Chicken Thighs Skillet is so great for a weeknight meal! Simple ingredients make for a delicious entree you can serve with rice and veggies!
Why make apple chicken for dinner?
This sweet and savory recipe is an easy way to get your family excited about dinner. Apples add a subtle sweetness that pairs well with the chicken, while garlic and thyme bring out its natural flavor. The dish comes together quickly in one skillet, so there’s minimal clean-up afterwards!
What can you serve this apple chicken with?
You can serve this dish with a side of steamed rice, roasted vegetables, or even mashed potatoes. A green salad is also a great accompaniment and adds some freshness to the meal. For dessert, why not try some freshly baked apple pie?
Can you make this dish ahead of time?
Yes, you can make this dish ahead of time. Simply prepare the ingredients and store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator until you’re ready to cook. When it’s time to eat, simply reheat the skillet over medium heat and serve!
This Apple Chicken Skillet is sure to be a hit with friends and family alike! With its simple ingredients, delicious flavor, and quick prep time, you’ll be sure to find yourself making this meal over and over again.
What ingredients are needed for this Apple Chicken Dinner?
- 4 bone-in, skin on chicken thighs
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 medium gala or honeycrisp apples, cut into ¼ inch apple slices
- 1 small red onion, cut in half and sliced thinly
- 1 ½ teaspoons herbs de Provence
- ⅓ cup chicken stock
- ½ cup Apple cider (Apple juice or more chicken broth works well too)
- ¼ cup white wine, optional
- Pinch of coarse salt
- Cracked black ground pepper
You won’t need any onion powder, garlic powder, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar or fresh rosemary for this easy recipe.
These juicy chicken thighs have great fall flavors and can be made in your favorite cast iron pan.
How do you make this skillet apple chicken thighs?
Wash and pat dry thighs. Season both sides of chicken generously with salt and pepper.
Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a hot large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and sear until nice skin has a nice golden color and crispy skin, about 5 minutes per side. Set aside on a plate.
Lower the heat to medium and add remaining 1 tbsp butter, apples, red onion slices, and herbs to the bottom of the pan. Season with salt and pepper and cook for 3-4 minutes stirring often.
Pour chicken stock, cider and wine into the pan. Add chicken thighs back to pan and cook uncovered on medium heat for an additional 10 minutes or until chicken is cooked through and sauce has reduced.
This chicken thighs recipe is a complete meal and great for a weeknight dinner! The remaining glaze makes this a great apple cider chicken recipe! This cast-iron skillet easy dinner recipe will be a hit with your family!
For the best results be sure to use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature of the chicken. Make sure that the skin-on chicken thighs are 165 degrees F before letting the chicken rest.
Apple Chicken Thighs Skillet For Dinner
This Apple Chicken Skillet is so good and easy to make for a weeknight meal! Serve with veggies and white rice!
Ingredients
- 4 bone-in, skin on chicken thighs
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 medium gala or honey crisp apples, cut into ¼ inch slices
- 1 small red onion, cut in half and sliced thinly
- 1 ½ teaspoons herbs de Provence
- ⅓ cup chicken stock
- ½ cup Apple cider (Apple juice or more chicken broth works well too)
- ¼ cup white wine, optional
- Pinch of coarse salt
- Cracked black ground pepper
Instructions
- Wash and pat dry thighs.Season both sides of chicken generously with salt and pepper.
- Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a hot skillet over medium high heat. Add chicken and sear until nice skin has a nice golden color, about 5 minutes per side. Set aside on a plate.
- Lower the heat to medium and add remaining 1 tbsp butter, apples, red onion slices, and herbs to the pan. Season with salt and pepper and cook for 3-4 minutes stirring often. Pour chicken stock, cider and wine into the pan. Add chicken thighs back to pan and cook uncovered on medium heat for an additional 10 minutes or until chicken is cooked through and sauce has reduced.
- Serve warm.
Nutrition Information
Yield
4Serving Size
1Amount Per Serving Calories 261Total Fat 14gSaturated Fat 7gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 6gCholesterol 65mgSodium 123mgCarbohydrates 25gFiber 4gSugar 18gProtein 9g
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