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Apple Cider Chicken and Rice Skillet

A flavorful one-pan dish combining tender chicken thighs, aromatic rice, and the sweetness of apple cider, perfect for a cozy dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 520 kcal

Ingredients
  

Protein

  • 1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs about 4-6 thighs
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup long grain white rice uncooked
  • 1.5 cups apple cider unfiltered works great
  • 1 cup chicken broth low sodium
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 0.5 teaspoon dried sage
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 large apple diced, optional
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley for garnish, optional

Instructions
 

  • Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper. Sear in olive oil until golden, then set aside.
  • Sauté onion until softened, add garlic, then toast rice briefly.
  • Pour in apple cider, broth, mustard, thyme, sage, salt, and pepper. Simmer.
  • Nestle chicken and apple into the skillet, cover, and cook until rice is tender, about 20 minutes.
  • Rest for 5 minutes, then fluff rice and garnish with parsley. Serve hot.

Notes

Adjust seasoning as needed and add more apple for extra sweetness.
Keyword apple cider, chicken, Rice