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French Apple Cider Chicken

Creamy French Apple Cider Chicken for Cozy Nights

This French Apple Cider Chicken combines tender chicken and a creamy apple cider sauce, perfect for warm, cozy meals.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: French
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
For the Sauce
  • 1 medium onion sliced
  • 2 pieces crisp apples like Granny Smith, thinly sliced
  • 1.5 cups apple cider dry French
  • 0.5 cups chicken broth
  • 0.5 cups heavy cream or half-and-half
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme
  • 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

Equipment

  • large heavy skillet

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Season the chicken thighs with salt and black pepper. Let rest for a few minutes.
  2. Sear the chicken thighs skin-side down in hot olive oil or butter for 5-7 minutes until golden brown.
  3. Flip the chicken and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes. Remove from skillet.
  4. In the same skillet, add sliced onion and cook for 5 minutes until soft.
  5. Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds.
  6. Stir in sliced apples, thyme, and rosemary, cooking for another 2-3 minutes.
  7. Pour in apple cider and chicken broth. Stir and bring to a simmer.
  8. Nestle in the chicken, cover, and simmer for 25-30 minutes until cooked through.
  9. Remove chicken and stir in Dijon mustard and heavy cream to thicken the sauce.
  10. Return chicken to skillet to soak in the sauce. Serve with fresh herbs and crusty bread.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This dish pairs wonderfully with crusty bread for soaking up the sauce. Adjust the recipe for lighter or dairy-free diets as needed.

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