Rosemary Apple Cider Chicken
A cozy fall dinner featuring juicy chicken glazed with rosemary, apple cider, and caramelized apples. Sweet, savory, and perfectly balanced.
Instructions
- Warm olive oil with rosemary sprigs in a skillet until fragrant.
- Season chicken with salt and pepper, then sear until golden on both sides.
- Remove chicken; add garlic and apple slices to the pan, stirring until caramelized.
- Pour in apple cider and vinegar, scraping up browned bits from the pan.
- Add honey and Dijon mustard, then simmer until reduced by half.
- Whisk in butter for a glossy finish.
- Return chicken to skillet, spoon sauce over, and bake at 375°F for 15 minutes.
- Serve warm with caramelized apples and rosemary glaze.
Notes
Use Honeycrisp or Pink Lady apples for the perfect sweet-tart balance.
For extra flavor, marinate chicken in cider for 30 minutes before cooking.
This dish pairs beautifully with mashed potatoes or creamy orzo.
For extra flavor, marinate chicken in cider for 30 minutes before cooking.
This dish pairs beautifully with mashed potatoes or creamy orzo.
Nutrition
Calories: 315kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 27gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 520mgPotassium: 490mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 340IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1.3mg