Description
Tender chicken cooked with caramelized Brussels sprouts and apples in a savory-sweet apple cider glaze. A cozy one-pan meal that’s simple, flavorful, and perfect for fall dinners.
Ingredients
Chicken
- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (or chicken breasts)
Vegetables & Fruit
- 1 lb Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
- 2 apples, sliced (Honeycrisp or Fuji work well)
- 1 small red onion, sliced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
Pan Sauce & Seasoning
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 cup apple cider
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves (or ½ tsp dried)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare chicken: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Pat chicken dry and season generously with salt and pepper to enhance flavor and help crisp the skin.
- Sear chicken: Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Place chicken skin-side down and sear until golden brown, about 4–5 minutes. Flip and cook an additional 2 minutes. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
- Sauté vegetables and apples: Add butter, Brussels sprouts, onion, and apples to the skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5–6 minutes until they begin to brown and caramelize.
- Add aromatics and sauce ingredients: Stir in minced garlic, apple cider, Dijon mustard, honey (or maple syrup), and thyme. Let the mixture simmer for 2–3 minutes to meld flavors and reduce slightly.
- Combine and roast: Nestle the seared chicken pieces back into the skillet, skin-side up. Spoon some of the sauce over the vegetables and chicken to coat. Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and roast for 20–25 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Serve: Remove from oven and serve warm, drizzling the pan juices over the chicken and vegetables for extra flavor and moisture.
Notes
- Substitute pears for apples for a sweet variation.
- Use boneless chicken thighs to reduce cooking time by 5–7 minutes.
- Serve with crusty bread or mashed potatoes to soak up the cider sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
