Sheet-Pan Chicken Thighs with Apples and Red Onion
In short: Bone-in chicken thighs roast with apple wedges, red onion and thyme, glazed with cider vinegar and a little honey until sweet and sticky. It takes about 1 h in total and makes 4 servings.
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- 45 min
- Total
- 1 h
- Servings
- 4
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Calories
- 530 kcal
Apples and chicken have a long history together in cold-climate kitchens, and a hot tray shows why. The apples soften and brown, the onions turn jammy, and the chicken skin crisps over them. A little cider vinegar and honey sharpen and sweeten the juices that collect on the tray. Choose firm apples that hold their shape, and serve with mashed potatoes or bread.
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 210°C (410°F). Pat the thighs dry and season with 1 teaspoon of the salt, the pepper and half the thyme.
- Toss the apples and onions with the oil, the rest of the thyme and the remaining salt on a large rimmed baking sheet. Spread them out.
- Place the thighs skin side up on top of the apples and onions.
- Roast for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, whisk the vinegar, honey and mustard in a small bowl.
- Spoon the glaze over the chicken skin and the apples. Roast for 12 to 15 minutes more, until the skin is crisp and the chicken reads at least 74°C (165°F) near the bone.
- Rest for 5 minutes, scatter with parsley and serve with the juices spooned over.
Tips
- Pick firm apples and cut them into thick wedges. Soft eating apples turn to mush in the heat.
- For a more savory version, replace the honey with a second spoonful of mustard and add a few sage leaves to the tray.
Questions and answers
What apples are best for roasting with chicken?
Firm, slightly tart varieties, such as those sold for baking, hold their shape and balance the sweetness. Soft, sweet apples collapse.
Can I use chicken breast?
Bone-in breasts work. Roast them for 35 to 40 minutes until they reach 74°C (165°F) in the thickest part. Boneless breasts dry out on a roast this long.
Can I add potatoes to the tray?
Yes. Add 500 g (1.1 lb) of halved baby potatoes and roast them alone for 15 minutes before adding the other ingredients.
How long does it take to make Sheet-Pan Chicken Thighs with Apples and Red Onion?
About 1 h in total: 15 min of preparation and 45 min of cooking.
How many calories are in Sheet-Pan Chicken Thighs with Apples and Red Onion?
About 530 kcal per serving, with 33 g of protein, 33 g of carbohydrates and 30 g of fat. These values are estimates.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 530 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 33 g |
| Carbohydrates | 33 g |
| Fat | 30 g |
| Fiber | 5 g |
| Sugar | 22 g |
| Sodium | 780 mg |
Estimated values, calculated from the ingredients.
