Dinner for 4
Autumn Apple Chicken
Seasoned chicken thighs cook with apples and onions in a sweet, tangy apple sauce finished with warm spices.
$7.05for 4 servings
$1.76 per serving$7.05 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
Photo: cookingclassy.com
- 35 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $typical cost tier
AmericanGluten-freeHigh-proteinBudgetFamilyDinnersFall
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Chicken thighs, bone-in or boneless$2.29/lb typical | 1.9 lb | $4.29Typical price |
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.40Typical price |
| Apples$1.79/lb typical | 0.75 lb | $1.34Typical price |
| Red onions$1.49/lb typical | 0.15 lb | $0.23Typical price |
| Mint, dill, rosemary, thyme and other fresh herbs$1.99 each typical | a little | $0.04Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $7.05 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Olive and cooking oilSalt and pepperDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsHoney or maple syrupVinegarMustard, mayo, ketchupCornstarch, vanilla, yeast, cocoa
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 6 boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 3/4 tsp each salt and black pepper (optional)
- 3/4 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 gala apples
- 1/2 cup sliced red onion
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 tsp each minced fresh thyme
- 1 cup + 1 tbsp apple juice
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp dijon mustard
- 1 1/2 tsp cornstarch
Steps
- Season the chicken with salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, then brown the chicken for 4 minutes per side.
- Melt the butter in the skillet, add the apples and onion, and cook for 4 minutes.
- Stir in the cinnamon, nutmeg, and thyme, then pour in 1 cup apple juice, honey, vinegar, and mustard.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes until it reaches 165 F.
- Whisk the cornstarch with the remaining 1 tablespoon apple juice, stir it into the sauce, and cook for 2 minutes.
Swaps
- Chicken thighs, bone-in or boneless for Chicken breast, bonelessabout $1.20/lb more at typical prices
- Red onions for Onionsabout $0.20/lb less at typical prices
- Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
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