Glazed Chicken Thighs with Apples
Looking for a light yet filling weeknight meal? Our glazed chicken thighs mix perfectly with apples to create a sweet and savory taste that will please the whole table.
VOICEIngredients
6 Sanderson Farms® Chicken Thighs
1/2 cup apple jelly
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
2 cooking apples, (Braeburn, Gala or Granny Smith)
1/2 cup chicken broth, divided
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion, sliced
Directions
1. Mix apple jelly and vinegar together until smooth and set aside.
2. Slice apples into 1/4-inch thick pieces. Add 1 tablespoon of chicken broth to apples to prevent browning.
3. Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper.
4. Heat olive oil in a 5-quart Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Place chicken skin side down in pot. Brown chicken for 5 minutes per side. Turn off heat, remove chicken and set aside. Drain the oil leaving 1 teaspoon in the pan.
5. Turn heat on to medium. Add onions and apples. Cook for 5 minutes.
6. Add remaining chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
7. Place chicken on top of onion-apple mixture. Pour jelly mixture over chicken. Cook covered with lid tilted for 20 minutes or until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 180°F.
NUTRITION FACTS
Calories
530
Fat
31g
Saturated Fat
8g
Sodium
620mg
Carbohydrate
30g
Sugars
24g
Protein
32g
