Skillet Apple Cider Chicken

Skillet apple cider chicken features chicken thighs simmered with apples, apple cider, bacon, and fall-inspired flavors like sage and thyme in this recipe.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 55 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
• Calories: 395 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon salt
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 6 slices bacon
• 1 onion, sliced
• 2 sprigs fresh thyme
• 2 cups chicken broth, divided
• 4 sage leaves
• 6 skinless, boneless chicken thighs
• 2 apples - peeled, cored, and sliced
• 2 cups apple cider, divided

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Season chicken thighs with salt; set aside.

Step 2

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add thighs; cook until browned on both sides, 7 to 10 minutes. Transfer to a plate; set aside.

Step 3

Cook bacon in the skillet over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain on paper towels; drain excess grease from the skillet.

Step 4

Cook onion in the skillet over medium heat until soft, 5 to 7 minutes. Add 1 cup chicken broth and 1 cup apple cider; cook until reduced by half, about 10 minutes. Add cooked bacon, apples, sage, and thyme; simmer for 2 minutes. Add remaining 1 cup each chicken broth and apple cider.

Step 5

Return chicken thighs to the skillet; reduce heat to medium-low. Cook and stir until thighs are no longer pink in the centers, about 15 minutes.

Step 6

Transfer thighs to a serving platter. Remove skillet from heat; add butter, swirl to combine with sauce. Pour sauce over thighs.