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    Dated: November 4, 2020 Last Modified: August 4, 2021 by Laura This post may contain affiliate links.

    1 Skillet Apple Cider Chicken (gluten free + paleo!)

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    Easy, one skillet Apple Cider Chicken that is allergy friendly and paleo! Sweet and savory meal that cooks up in one pan for easy cleanup. Perfect for fall! 

    As the weather turns chilly, I love turning to root vegetables and easy to make meals that are hearty and healthy. Thankfully, this apple cider chicken dish is both! I’ve been craving this dish on repeat since autumn weather came to my part of the world, and it will be a staple in my kitchen all winter long. 

    close up of apple cider chicken in the skillet on a white countertop

    This saucy apple cider chicken dish is an easy, under one hour to make, meal that is filled with fall flavors thanks to the apple cider, sweet apples, and savory herbs. 

    Instructions  

    This meal comes together pretty quick, so the first thing I like to do is prep all my ingredients.

    First, saute up the vegetables in the skillet. This ensures that the sweet potatoes will be fully cooked. Pop all the veggies in the skillet and let them cook for about 5 minutes or until the onion is translucent. Next, add the apple cider and cover the pan. Let cook until the sweet potatoes are easily pierced with a fork. This can be 10-15 minutes depending on how large you cut your sweet potatoes. 

    Remove the veggies from the skillet and place them in a large bowl to the side. Pat the chicken dry ever so slightly and sprinkle the tops with gluten free flour. This helps them get crispy! 

    Place the chicken skin side down in the skillet and let them cook for about 5-7 minutes. This will depend on the size of meat you are cooking (as well as if you are using a different cut of meat). 

    When the chicken is brown, flip them over and add the veggies back into the skillet. Now it’s time to make the sauce! 

    In a measuring cup, mix the warm chicken stock, cornstarch (or arrowroot powder), and Dijon mustard (if using). Mix well together to form a slurry. Add this slurry to the skillet, evenly pouring over the dish. 

    Finally, sprinkle the thyme and rosemary over the chicken and vegetables. Cover partially and let cook for 15 minutes or so until the sauce has thickened and the chicken reads 165F. 

    Serve one piece of chicken and veggies piled high on a plate and you are done! 

    This meal keeps in a container in the fridge for about 4 days. 

    apple cider chicken in the skillet surrounded by ingredients on the countertop

    Best Apples for this Meal 

    You want to choose an apple that will be sweet but still hold its shape well when cooked. Fuji, Honeycrisp, and Braeburn are all solid apple choices for this dish! Tart apples like granny smith are too sour for this dish and better saved for apple pie. 

    It’s up to you if you wish to leave the skins on the apples while making this meal. Leaving them on helps the apples to keep their shape, but this meal is super tasty with them removed. Up to you and your taste preferences! 

    Looking for More Apple Inspiration? Try these recipes! 

    Easy Apple Pie (gluten free, vegan, top 14 free) 

    Apple Coffee Cake (gluten free, vegan, top 14 free) 

    Healthy Apple Cider Salad Dressing (gluten free, vegan, paleo, whole 30, top 14 free)

    Variations for Apple Cider Chicken 

    Veggies

    While the recipe calls for an onion and sweet potatoes with the apples, try varying the vegetables to get different flavors! Turnips, parsnips, carrots, white potatoes, and butternut squash all can be interchangeable in this recipe to always keep it seasonal and fresh! 

    Type of Chicken

    Thighs might be the easiest to cook in the skillet but don’t let that stop you from having other cuts of meat! Breasts, drumsticks, and even wings could all be made with this recipe. Note that if you change the type of cut you cook, the cooking times will vary. Make sure that you cook chicken to a safe temperature no matter what! 

    Mustard or No Mustard

    While I love the tang of Dijon mustard in this, if you are allergic to mustard, swap it out for 2 teaspoon of apple cider vinegar for a similar zing!

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    Recipe

    close up of apple cider chicken in the skillet on a white countertop

    Apple Cider Chicken (gluten free + paleo + top 14 allergy free)

    Easy, one skillet Apple Cider Chicken that is allergy friendly and paleo! Sweet and savory meal that cooks up in one pan for easy cleanup. Perfect for fall!
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    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 45 minutes
    Total Time: 1 hour
    Course: Main Course
    Keyword: allergy friendly, apple, chicken, coconut free, dairy free, dinner, easy, egg free, fall, gluten free, nightshade free, nut free, sesame free, soy free, tomato free, wheat free
    Yield: 4 people
    Author: Laura // Living Beyond Allergies

    Equipment

    • large skillet
    • cutting board
    • knife
    • mixing bowls
    • food thermometer

    Ingredients

    • 1 ½ lbs chicken thighs or breasts
    • ½ cup apple cider
    • ½ cup chicken stock
    • 3 tablespoon olive oil or butter
    • ¼ cup gluten free flour
    • 2 apples
    • ½ sweet onion
    • 1 large sweet potato
    • ½ teaspoon each garlic powder, dried thyme, and dried rosemary
    • 1 teaspoon dijon mustard optional
    • 1 tablespoon cornstarch or arrowroot powder

    Instructions

    • In a large skillet over a medium flame, add the olive oil (or butter), onion, apples, and sweet potato. Saute for 5 minutes or until the onion begins to turn translucent. Add ½ cup apple cider and cover. Let cook for 15 minutes or until the sweet potatoes can be pierced with a fork. Remove veggies from the skillet and into a large bowl to keep warm while you begin the chicken.
    • Gently pat dry the chicken thighs. Sprinkle the tops with the flour before adding them skin side down in the pan. If you need to add more oil or butter, do so. Let the chickens brown in the skillet for 5-7 minutes depending on the size of your chicken.
    • Flip the chickens over. Add the vegetables back to the skillet.
    • Mix the cornstarch (or arrowroot powder) with the chicken stock until it is dissolved. Add the dijon mustard if using and mix to combine. Add this wet mix to the skillet. Sprinkle thyme and rosemary over the entire skillet.
    • Cover and let this chicken continue to cook for 15 minutes or until the sauce has thickened and the chicken reads over 165F.
    • Divide into servings of one chicken thigh with veggies piled high and enjoy!

    Notes

    Variations for Apple Cider Chicken 
     
    Veggies
     
    While the recipe calls for an onion and sweet potatoes with the apples, try varying the vegetables to get different flavors! Turnips, parsnips, carrots, white potatoes, and butternut squash all can be interchangeable in this recipe to always keep it seasonal and fresh! 
     
    Type of Chicken
     
    Thighs might be the easiest to cook in the skillet but don’t let that stop you from having other cuts of meat! Breasts, drumsticks, and even wings could all be made with this recipe. Note that if you change the type of cut you cook, the cooking times will vary. Make sure that you cook chicken to a safe temperature no matter what! 
     
    Mustard or No Mustard
     
    While I love the tang of Dijon mustard in this, if you are allergic to mustard, swap it out for 2 teaspoon of apple cider vinegar for a similar zing!
     
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    One Skillet Apple Cider Chicken (gluten free + paleo friendly!)

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