Cozy Up with French Apple Cider Chicken Delight

This French Apple Cider Chicken combines tender chicken thighs with a rich apple cider sauce for a comforting meal.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 30

Total Time 40

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: French

Calories: 450

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Chicken

4 pieces Chicken Thighs bone-in, skin-on
to taste Salt
to taste Pepper

For the Sauce

1 medium Onion sliced
2 cups Apple sliced, tart variety
1 cup Apple Cider dry French recommended
2 tablespoons Dijon Mustard
1/2 cup Heavy Cream substitution: half-and-half or plant-based cream
1 cup Chicken Broth

For Garnish

to taste sprigs Fresh Thyme
1/4 cup Parsley chopped

Equipment

Large Skillet
cutting board
knife

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper on both sides. Allow them to sit for 10 minutes.
Heat olive oil or butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken skin-side down for 5-7 minutes.
In the same skillet, add onions and cook for 5 minutes until caramelized. Add minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
Stir in sliced apples, thyme, and rosemary. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until starting to soften.
Pour in apple cider and chicken broth. Scrape the bottom of the skillet and bring to a simmer.
Return chicken to the skillet, skin-side up, cover, and simmer for 25-30 minutes.
Remove chicken from the skillet. Stir in Dijon mustard and heavy cream into the sauce.
Return chicken to sauce to warm and garnish before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 2gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For a lighter version, use milk thickened with flour instead of heavy cream.

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