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Homemade Peach Iced Tea Recipe

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This Easy One Pan Apple Chicken Thighs Dinner is a quick and flavorful meal perfect for busy weeknights. Juicy, bone-in chicken thighs are seared to a golden crisp, then simmered with sweet apple slices, red onion, fresh thyme, chicken stock, and white wine for a deliciously balanced dish that marries savory and fruity flavors all in one skillet.

Ingredients

Chicken

  • 5 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs

Cooking Fats

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided

Produce

  • 2 medium apples, cut into ¼ inch slices
  • 1 small red onion, cut in half and sliced into ¼ inch slices
  • 1 ½ teaspoons fresh thyme leaves

Liquids

  • ½ cup chicken stock
  • ¼ cup white wine

Seasoning

  • Kosher salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Season and Sear the Chicken: Wash and pat dry the chicken thighs thoroughly. Generously season both sides with kosher salt and black pepper. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Melt 1 tablespoon of butter, then add the olive oil and swirl to combine. Place the chicken thighs skin-side down and fry until golden brown and crisp, about 5 minutes per side. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside on a plate.
  2. Sauté Apples and Onions: Lower the heat to medium. Add the remaining butter to the skillet, then add the sliced apples, red onion halves, and fresh thyme leaves. Lightly season with salt and pepper. Cook for about 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the apples start to soften and the onions become translucent.
  3. Simmer with Liquids and Finish Cooking: Pour the chicken stock and white wine into the skillet with the apple and onion mixture. Arrange the seared chicken thighs back into the pan so that their skin side touches the bottom. Cook uncovered on medium heat for an additional 7 minutes or until the chicken is fully cooked through (juices run clear and an internal temperature of 165°F). If the liquid reduces too quickly, cover the pan with a lid or lower the heat to maintain moisture and prevent burning.

Notes

  • Use bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs for the best flavor and juiciness.
  • If you don’t have white wine, you can substitute with additional chicken stock or apple cider vinegar for acidity.
  • Adjust cooking time based on the thickness of your chicken thighs to ensure they are cooked thoroughly.
  • Serve with steamed rice, mashed potatoes, or crusty bread to soak up the delicious pan sauce.