Description
Enjoy the flavors of fall with this delightful Apple Orchard Chicken recipe. Tenderly seasoned chicken thighs paired with sweet sautéed apples create a perfect harmony of sweet and savory tastes.
Ingredients
Chicken:
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Apples:
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- ¼ cup (50 g) light brown sugar, packed
- 2 medium lemons, juiced (about 3 tablespoons)
- 2 large Honeycrisp apples, cored, sliced into ½-inch slices
- 1 medium lemon, sliced for garnish
- fresh thyme, for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Pat the chicken thighs dry and season with Italian seasoning, paprika, chili powder, kosher salt, and black pepper.
- Cook the Chicken: Sear the seasoned chicken thighs in a skillet until golden brown and cooked through.
- Sauté the Apples: In the same skillet, cook butter, brown sugar, lemon juice, and apple slices until caramelized.
- Combine and Serve: Return chicken to the skillet with apples, coat in sauce, and garnish with thyme and lemon slices.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 575 kcal
