Ingredients

  • 5 cups chopped Braeburn apples (about 1 1/2 pounds)
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh sage
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 4 garlic cloves, chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
  • Cooking Spray
  • 8 chicken thighs, skinned (about 2 1/2 pounds)
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • Chopped parsley (optional)

Method

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
  • Combine first 5 ingredients in a large bowl. Sprinkle 1/4 teaspoon salt over apple mixture; toss well to coat. Spread apple mixture on a jelly-roll pan coated with cated spray.
  • Sprinkle the chicken with 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper; arrange on top of apple mixture. Bake at 475 degrees for 25 minutes for until chicken is done and apple is tender. Remove chicken from pan; keep warm.
  • Partially mash the apple mixture with a potato masher; serve with chicken. Sprinkle with parsley, if desired.