Description
This cozy fall dinner recipe combines tender chicken with sweet apple cider, fresh rosemary, and caramelized apples for a warm, comforting meal. It’s easy to prepare and perfect for family gatherings or weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Instructions
1. Whisk apple cider, olive oil, garlic, rosemary, salt, pepper and optional lemon juice in a bowl.
2. Place chicken in a dish and pour marinade over it, coating evenly.
3. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
4. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and let chicken rest at room temperature for 15 minutes.
5. Arrange marinated chicken and apple slices in a baking dish, pouring remaining marinade over.
6. Bake uncovered for 35 to 40 minutes, spooning pan juices over chicken halfway through.
7. Ensure chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) internally and skin is golden brown.
8. Let rest 5 minutes, then spoon glaze and roasted apples over chicken before serving.
- Prep Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: dinner
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: american
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken piece with apples
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 12
- Sodium: 500
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Unsaturated Fat: 10
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 20
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 25
- Cholesterol: 85
Keywords: rosemary chicken, apple cider chicken, fall dinner, easy chicken dinner, family dinner, chicken apple dinner, cozy dinner, roasted chicken, autumn recipe, rosemary recipe