Description
Skillet Apple Cider Chicken is the perfect autumn dish, combining juicy chicken with the sweet tang of apple cider and fragrant spices. This one-pan meal is not only delicious but also simple to prepare, making it ideal for cozy gatherings. Serve it alongside your favorite sides for an unforgettable dining experience that will warm your heart and home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup fresh apple cider
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme, chopped
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced onions and minced garlic; sauté until fragrant and onions are translucent.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Brown in the skillet for 6-7 minutes per side until golden.
- Pour in the apple cider, brown sugar, cinnamon, and thyme. Stir gently to combine.
- Reduce heat to low and cover the skillet. Let simmer for 15-20 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
- Uncover and simmer for an additional 5 minutes to thicken the sauce slightly.
- Serve hot with extra sauce drizzled on top.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (approximately 6 oz)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 95mg