Caramelized Onion Apple Chicken Bake

Juicy chicken thighs bake with sweet caramelized onions, tender apples, Dijon, maple syrup, and thyme in this easy one-pan dinner.

Prep: 15 min · Cook: 55 min · Yield: 4 · Method: Oven

Ingredients

• 1.5 lb chicken thighs
• 2 apples
• 2 yellow onions
• 1 tbsp dijon mustard
• 1 tbsp maple syrup
• 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 1 tsp kosher salt
• 0.5 tsp black pepper
• 0.5 cup chicken broth

Cooking instructions

1. Heat the oven to 400°F. Pat the chicken thighs dry and season both sides with 1/2 teaspoon salt and the pepper. (about 5 min) — 400°F
2. Heat the olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced onions and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until deeply golden and softened, 20 to 25 minutes. (about 25 min) — Medium heat
3. Stir in the sliced apples, Dijon mustard, maple syrup, thyme, apple cider vinegar, and chicken broth. Cook until the apples begin to soften, about 3 minutes. (about 3 min) — Medium heat
4. Nestle the seasoned chicken thighs into the onion and apple mixture, skin-side up if skin-on. Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake until the thickest thigh reaches 165°F, 25 to 30 minutes. (about 30 min) — 400°F
5. Rest the chicken in the skillet for 5 minutes before serving with the onions and apples. (about 5 min)