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Golden baked rosemary apple cider chicken with sliced apples and herbs, a cozy fall dinner recipe.

rosemary apple cider chicken


  • Total Time: 2 hours 55 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

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

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  • 1 cup apple cider
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary chopped
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 4 bone-in chicken thighs
  • 2 medium apples sliced
  • optional thyme sprigs
  • optional lemon juice

  • 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