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Easy Roasted Apple Cider Chicken with Potatoes and Onions

Rose
This easy roasted apple cider chicken is a comforting one-pan dinner made with juicy bone-in chicken, tender potatoes, and sweet onions roasted together in a savory-sweet apple cider marinade and finished with a glossy cider glaze.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 520 kcal

Equipment

  • large mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • roasting pan or baking dish
  • small saucepan
  • wooden spoon

Ingredients
  

  • 1.2 kg bone-in chicken thighs and legs
  • 240 ml apple cider
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp dried rosemary
  • 0.5 tsp allspice
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 700 g baby potatoes, halved
  • 1 large yellow onion, cut into chunks
  • 180 ml apple cider (for glaze)
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp grainy mustard
  • 2 tbsp sherry cooking wine or substitute

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl, whisk together apple cider, olive oil, garlic, smoked paprika, onion powder, rosemary, allspice, salt, and pepper. Add the chicken and toss to coat. Cover and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Spread the potatoes and onion chunks in a large roasting pan, season lightly with salt and pepper, and drizzle with olive oil.
  • Arrange the marinated chicken over the vegetables, skin side up, and pour any remaining marinade over the pan. Roast uncovered for 55–65 minutes, turning the pan halfway through.
  • While the chicken roasts, combine apple cider, brown sugar, mustard, and sherry cooking wine in a small saucepan. Simmer gently until slightly reduced and glossy.
  • Spoon the warm glaze over the roasted chicken and vegetables. Rest briefly, garnish if desired, and serve immediately.

Notes

For an alcohol-free version, substitute the sherry cooking wine with apple juice or chicken broth plus a splash of apple cider vinegar. Bone-in chicken yields the juiciest results, but cooking time should be reduced if using boneless cuts. Adding apple wedges or carrots is a delicious seasonal variation.

Nutrition

Calories: 520kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 35gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 145mgSodium: 620mgPotassium: 780mgFiber: 5gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 420IUVitamin C: 18mgCalcium: 70mgIron: 2.5mg
Keyword apple cider chicken, fall chicken recipe, one pan chicken dinner, roasted chicken and potatoes
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