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Apple Cider Baked Chicken

Love apples and chicken? Then you are sure to love this Apple Cider Baked Chicken recipe! Blend your easy dinner favorites with the flavor of the season.
Prep Time4 hours
Cook Time1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time5 hours 15 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: 30 minute, chicken

Ingredients

  • 1 large onion peeled and cut into eighths
  • 1 large lemon sliced into thin rounds
  • 2 cups apple cider homemade or storebought
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 sprigs fresh thyme plus more for garnish
  • 2 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tsp. Dijon mustard
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
  • 6-8 chicken legs or thighs
  • 2 large apples each sliced into eighths
  • 1 lb. small red or Yukon Gold potatoes, halved

Instructions

  • Place a gallon size heavy-duty zip-top bag into a large bowl. Place the onion and next 10 ingredients into the zip-top bag, combining well. Add the chicken to the marinade. Close the bag, place in the refrigerator to marinate for at least 4 hours or up to 24 hours.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Arrange the chicken pieces in a large roasting pan skin-side up. Pour all of the marinade, including onions and lemons over and around the pieces. Tuck the apples and potatoes around the chicken. Cook for 1 hour and 15 minutes, stirring once halfway through to re-coat everything with the marinade.
  • Arrange chicken and potatoes on a platter and sprinkle with fresh thyme leaves.

Notes

Adapted from the U.S. Apple Association.