Fall is in full swing and that means it’s time to start incorporating warm and comforting flavors into our meals. One dish that captures the essence of fall is chicken thighs roasted with vegetables in apple cider, mustard, maple syrup, and a mix of fall spices. This mouth-watering recipe is perfect for a cozy night in or for impressing guests at a dinner party. It’s easy to make, full of flavor and uses ingredients that are easily accessible in any kitchen.
You can customize this recipe by swapping out the vegetables for your favorites or adding different spices for a different twist. It’s a versatile dish that can easily be adjusted to your liking.
Apple Cider Roasted Chicken and Vegetables
Apple cider roasted chicken is a delicious and flavorful one pan dish. The apple cider infuses the chicken and vegetables with a subtle sweetness and tanginess that is all about fall.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4-5 Skin on bone-in chicken thighs
- 1½ cups Apple cider
- 1/3 cup Brown sugar
- 1 tbsp Soy sauce
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp Spicy brown mustard
- 1 tbsp Pure maple syrup
- 1/2 pound Bacon
- 1 Potato peeled and cut into bit-sized pieces
- 1 Sweet potato peeled and cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2-3 Carrots peeled and cut into bite-sized pieces
- 3 Shallots outer skins removed and cut in half
- 3-4 Cloves garlic chopped
- 2 Apples peeled and cut into bit sized pieces
- 1 pound Brussel sprouts outer leaves and cores removed and cut in half.
Seasoning Mix
- 1/2 tbsp Garlic powder
- 1/2 tbsp Onion powder
- 1/2 tbsp Dried thyme
- 1/2 tbsp Ground ginger
- 1/2 tbsp Paprika
- 1/2 tbsp Freshly ground pepper
- 1 tbsp Kosher salt
Instructions
- In your casserole dish cook bacon.
- While your bacon is cooking, add all the spices to a bowl and whisk well.
- Using half the seasoning blend, season both sides of the chicken.
- Add all the vegetables to a large bowl and toss with the other half of the seasoning mix.
- Remove the bacon and turn the heat to high. Sear the chicken for 4 minutes on each side and remove to a plate.
- While the chicken is searing, mix the cider, maple syrup, soy sauce, Worcestershire, brown sugar, and mustard.
- Add the garlic to the pan and cook for one minute, then add the liquid mixture, stirring and scraping the bottom of the pan.
- Add the vegetables, stirring well.
- Add the chicken and place in a 425° oven for 25-30 minutes
- To serve, spoon the cider glave over the chicken and vegetables.
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