An easy, hearty dinner recipe that brings just a little comfort to your week. This one pot meal can be served with a green salad, or roasted veggies...or maybe just some freshly baked bread and a glass of white wine? Whatever you choose, this is a great dish to add to your meal planning rotation! Cozy up and enjoy!

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Apple Braised Chicken Thighs

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 4 large chicken thighs, bone-in & skin-on
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 shallot, thinly sliced
• 1 tbsp minced garlic
• 1 tbsp coconut aminos
• 1 tbsp dijon mustard
• 2 tbsp Mt. Hope Farms Heritage Apple Fruit Spread
• 12 oz hard apple cider

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. 
2. Heat a large cast iron skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil. 
3. Sprinkle a generous pinch of salt and pepper on both sides of the chicken thighs. Sear the chicken thighs in the heated pan on each side for about 3 minutes. Remove from the pan.
4. Add the butter. Once melted, add the shallot and garlic. Saute for about 3 minutes until fragrant. Add the coconut aminos, dijon, and Heritage Apple Fruit Spread. Stir to combine.
5. Pour in the hard apple cider and deglaze the pan. Bring to a simmer.
6. Once simmering, add the chicken thighs back into the pan, skin side up. Place in the oven to braise for about 30-35 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through completely.
7. Garnish and serve alongside your favorite side dish!

This recipe, and the lovely photos, are by @kaylajoycreative!