Description
Tender and juicy chicken thighs coated in a sweet and tangy cider glaze, making for a delicious and easy weeknight meal.
Ingredients
– 8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
– 1 cup apple cider
– 3 tablespoons honey
– 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
– 2 teaspoons dried thyme
– 1 teaspoon salt
– 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. – Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. – Season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper.
3. – In a small bowl, whisk together the apple cider, honey, and Dijon mustard.
4. – Place the chicken thighs in a baking dish and pour the cider mixture over the top.
5. – Sprinkle the dried thyme over the chicken.
6. – Bake for 30-35 minutes, basting the chicken with the glaze every 10 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through and the glaze is caramelized.
7. – Serve the Cider Glazed Chicken Thighs immediately, garnished with fresh thyme if desired.
Notes
– For extra crispy skin, broil the chicken for the last 2-3 minutes of cooking.
– Adjust the cooking time as needed if using boneless, skinless chicken thighs.
– Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American