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Apple cider braised chicken thighs simmering in a Dutch oven with golden sauce, caramelized onions, and fresh thyme
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Apple Cider Braised Chicken

Craving comfort food? This apple cider braised chicken is rich, simple, and satisfying. Get the recipe and turn dinner into something special tonight
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 39 minutes
Total Time 43 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: main dish
Cuisine: American, Fall-Inspired
Calories: 406
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs bone-in skin-on chicken thighs
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion sliced
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • ⅛ tsp smoked paprika or regular
  • ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tbsp white wine vinegar
  • 1 cup apple cider unfiltered preferred
  • ⅓ cup golden raisins
  • Fresh thyme sprigs

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F.
  2. Pat chicken thighs dry. Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Sear thighs until golden brown on both sides. Remove and set aside.
  3. Lower heat and sauté sliced onions until soft and caramelized. Add garlic, salt, pepper, and paprika. Cook for 1–2 minutes.
  4. Deglaze with apple cider vinegar and white wine vinegar. Pour in apple cider and add golden raisins. Bring to a simmer.
  5. Return chicken to the pot, skin side up. Top with fresh thyme sprigs.
  6. Transfer the pot (uncovered) to the oven and bake for 25–30 minutes, or until chicken reaches 165°F internally.
  7. Spoon sauce over chicken before serving.

Notes

Nutrition Information (Per Serving)
Nutrient
 Amount
Calories
 406 kcal
Protein
 43 g
Total Fat
 17 g
Saturated Fat
 4 g
Unsaturated Fat
 11 g
Carbohydrates
 17 g
Sugars
 13 g
Fiber
 1 g
Cholesterol
 238 mg
Sodium
 632 mg
Nutrition Notes:
 Eating well doesn’t mean sacrificing comfort. This apple cider braised chicken brings both flavor and balance to the table. The sugars come mainly from apple cider and golden raisins, giving the sauce its signature glaze without added sugar.