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Honey Mustard Chicken

Honey Mustard Chicken

Creamy honey mustard chicken with tender apples in one skillet. A sweet, savory family dinner ready in 50 minutes. Easy, cozy, & gluten-free.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 6 pieces boneless, skin-on chicken thighs or large chicken breasts
  • 2 tbsp cooking oil vegetable, canola, or grapeseed
  • to taste Kosher salt
  • to taste Ground black pepper
  • 1 tbsp paprika
  • 2 pieces red apples cored and sliced
  • 1 medium yellow onion sliced
  • 1 tbsp fresh garlic minced
  • 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tbsp liquid smoke optional, for extra depth
  • 1/2 cup coarse ground Dijon mustard
  • 3/4 cup honey
  • 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley minced

Equipment

  • Large heavy-bottomed skillet or braiser with lid
  • Kitchen tongs
  • Sharp knife and cutting board
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Meat thermometer

Method
 

  1. Pat chicken pieces dry with paper towels, drizzle with oil, and season with salt, pepper, and paprika.
  2. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, add chicken skin-side down, and sear for 3-4 minutes until golden.
  3. Flip the chicken and sear the other side, then remove it from the skillet.
  4. In the same skillet, add apples and onions, cook for 6-8 minutes until soft, then add garlic and cook for 1 additional minute.
  5. Pour in apple cider vinegar, add liquid smoke (if using), mustard, honey, cayenne, and half of the parsley; stir and let simmer.
  6. Nestle the seared chicken back into the skillet, spoon sauce over it, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes until cooked through.
  7. Transfer chicken to a serving platter, spoon apples and sauce over, and garnish with remaining parsley.

Nutrition

Calories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 3gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 8mg

Notes

This recipe is loved for its ease and irresistible flavor. A dish that will impress your cooking skills!
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