Description
A comforting, savory-sweet chicken dish where tender chicken thighs are braised in apple cider with deeply caramelized onions and fresh herbs for a rich, aromatic meal.
Ingredients
- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 2 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
- 1 cup apple cider
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
- 1 sprig fresh rosemary
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour (optional, for thickening)
Instructions
- Season chicken thighs generously with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add chicken, skin-side down, and sear until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes per side. Remove chicken and set aside.
- Reduce heat to medium-low. Add butter to the skillet, then add sliced onions. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onions are deeply caramelized and golden brown, about 20-25 minutes.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Sprinkle flour (if using) over onions and stir to coat. Pour in apple cider and chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
- Return chicken to the skillet, nestling it into the onions. Add thyme and rosemary sprigs. Bring to a simmer, then cover and reduce heat to low. Braise for 25-30 minutes, until chicken is cooked through and tender.
- Remove chicken and herbs. If desired, simmer sauce uncovered for 5-10 minutes to thicken slightly. Season sauce with salt and pepper to taste. Serve chicken topped with caramelized onions and sauce.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Method: Main
- Cuisine: American