Ingredients
Method
Prepare the Chicken
- Preheat your oven to 425°F. Place chicken thighs between plastic wrap and gently pound to even 3/4-inch thickness using a meat mallet.
- Pat chicken completely dry and season both sides with salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder. Let rest at room temperature for 15 minutes while preparing stuffing.
Make the Stuffing
- Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Add onion and celery, cooking until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add diced apples, sage, thyme, salt, pepper, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Cook for 3-4 minutes until apples start to soften.
- Add bread cubes and toss to combine. Pour chicken broth over mixture and stir gently until bread absorbs liquid. Remove from heat and transfer stuffing to a greased 9x13 baking dish.
Cook the Chicken and Stuffing
- Heat remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil in the same skillet over medium-high heat. Place chicken skin-side down and cook without moving for 4-5 minutes until golden brown.
- Flip chicken and immediately transfer skillet to preheated oven alongside the stuffing dish.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until chicken reaches internal temperature of 165°F and stuffing is golden brown on top.
- Let chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving. Serve alongside the apple stuffing.
Notes
The chicken can be pounded and seasoned up to 4 hours ahead and refrigerated. Bring to room temperature before cooking. Leftover stuffing reheats well in a 350°F oven for 15 minutes. For extra crispy skin, place chicken under broiler for 2-3 minutes at the end of cooking.
