The perfect fall, skillet, weeknight meal, simmered to perfection in the oven.
I do love touseapple cider in the fall, though!
These chicken thighs are a perfect all-in-one skillet dish, full of falls best flavors.
Nick Evans
What Kind of Chicken Thighs Should I Use?
Theyre also economical, easy to cook, andsodelicious.
Why Use Apple Cider as the Cooking Liquid?
Nick Evans
People dont think to cook with apple cider much, but I highly recommend it.
The only thing to watch for is the ciders sweetness.
I like to mix the cider with some chicken stock to mellow it out.
Nick Evans
A Trick for Crispy Chicken Thighs
The trick to delicious chicken thighs?Sear them before simmering.
The fat will render out and the skin will get a golden crispy crust.
Make It a Meal!
Nick Evans
I like to serve these with a grain or pasta that can soak up all the juices.
Storing and Reheating Chicken Thighs
You might nothaveany leftovers, but if you do, no worries.
The chicken thighs keep well in the fridge for 4 to 5 days.
Nick Evans
When youre ready to reheat, microwave them for about 90 seconds on high.
The Dad Add: Leftover Chicken Salad
This dish lends itself perfectly to a hearty leftover salad.
Shred one of the chicken thighs and add it to some greens along with the leftover braised sweet potatoes.
Nick Evans
Want to kick it up another notch?
Add goat cheese and toasted pumpkin seeds.
There was zero (ZERO!)
Nick Evans
So, the verdict:this dish is kid-friendly!
Add chicken thighs skin-side down to a large,coldcast iron skillet.
After the chicken thighs have cooked for 15 minutes, carefully flip them.
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Add the sweet potatoes, onion, apple cider, chicken stock, and fresh rosemary to the skillet.
Stir gently to confirm ingredients are distributed evenly.
The thighs should only be submerged halfway in the liquid so the skin stays crispy while baking.
(It should reach at least 165 F in the thickest part.)
Spoon sweet potatoes and onions on top.
Leftovers will keep in the fridge for 4 to 5 days.
To reheat, microwave the thighs for about 90 seconds on high.
To regain some of the crispiness, reheat the thighs in the oven until warmed through.
