Ingredients
For the Chicken:
- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 apple, sliced
For the Glaze:
- ¾ cup apple cider
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1½ tbsp honey
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp fresh thyme
Instructions
- Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken thighs, skin-side down, until golden brown, about 4 to 5 minutes per side.
- In a bowl, whisk together apple cider, Dijon mustard, honey, minced garlic, and fresh thyme.
- Place the seared chicken thighs in the slow cooker.
- Add sliced apples to the slow cooker.
- Pour the apple cider mixture over the chicken and apples.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 4 to 5 hours or on HIGH for 2 to 3 hours, until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
- Spoon the glaze over the chicken before serving.
Notes
- Quick Prep: Takes just 10 minutes of hands-on time before the slow cooker takes over.
- Flexible Cooking: Cook on LOW for 4 to 5 hours or on HIGH for 2 to 3 hours.
- Thicken the Sauce: Remove the lid during the last 30 minutes of cooking for a richer glaze.
- Flavor Boost: Add sliced onions, bell peppers, or a pinch of red pepper flakes to switch up the taste.