Description

This recipe pairs tender baked chicken with a glossy apple cider glaze scented with cinnamon and thyme for a warm, comforting fall meal. It’s easy to prepare and fills your kitchen with cozy autumn aromas.

Ingredients

Scale

4–6 bone-in chicken thighs

1 cup apple cider

2 tbsp dijon mustard

2 tbsp brown sugar

1 tbsp olive oil

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 tsp ground cinnamon

1/2 tsp thyme

salt to taste

pepper to taste

fresh apple slices for garnish

rosemary sprigs for garnish

Instructions

1. Whisk together apple cider, mustard, brown sugar, olive oil, garlic, cinnamon, thyme, salt, and pepper in a bowl.

2. Add chicken thighs to the glaze and turn to coat evenly.

3. Cover and refrigerate to marinate for at least 30 minutes.

4. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a baking dish with olive oil.

5. Arrange marinated chicken skin-side up in the dish, leaving space between pieces.

6. Bake uncovered for 35–45 minutes, basting with extra glaze halfway through.

7. Use a meat thermometer to confirm an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).

8. Let the chicken rest for 5–10 minutes after baking.

9. Brush the chicken with remaining glaze before serving.

10. Garnish with fresh apple slices and rosemary sprigs.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Category: main course
Method: baked
Cuisine: american

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh

Keywords: sweet apple cider chicken, fall recipes, baked chicken, apple glaze chicken, comfort food, autumn dinner