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Ingredients
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- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- ¼ cup (50 g) light brown sugar, packed
- 2 medium lemons, juiced (about 3 tablespoons)
- 2 large Honeycrisp apples, cored and sliced into ½-inch slices
- 1 medium lemon, sliced for garnish
- Fresh thyme, for garnish
Instructions
- Pat chicken thighs dry and season with Italian seasoning, paprika, chili powder, kosher salt, and black pepper.
- Heat oil in a skillet and sear chicken thighs for 6-8 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Transfer chicken to a plate and keep warm.
- In the same skillet, melt butter, then add brown sugar and lemon juice, scraping up brown bits.
- Add sliced apples and sauté for about 5 minutes until caramelized.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, coating it in the apple mixture.
- Garnish with fresh thyme and lemon slices before serving.
Notes
For even cooking, ensure chicken is at room temperature before cooking.
Feel free to adjust spices according to your taste.
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 10
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Unsaturated Fat: 12
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 26
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 28
- Cholesterol: 100