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French apple cider chicken

Savory French Apple Cider Chicken with Creamy Goodness

This French apple cider chicken recipe combines creamy sauce, tender chicken, and caramelized apples for a comforting autumn dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: French
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken and Sauce
  • 6 pieces Chicken Legs or Thighs Bone-in for maximum flavor
  • 1 medium Onion Diced
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1.5 cups Apple ½ diced & 1 sliced in wedges
  • 2 tablespoons Flour
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard
  • 2 tablespoons Cooking Oil Neutral
  • 2 tablespoons Butter
  • 1 cup Apple Cider Dry hard cider preferred
  • 1 cup Chicken Stock Vegetable stock can be swapped
  • 0.5 cups Light Cream Can substitute with heavy cream
  • 3 leaves Sage Leaves
  • 2 leaves Bay Leaves
  • 1 teaspoon Thyme Dried or fresh
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For Caramelizing the Apples
  • 1 tablespoon Butter Can substitute with olive oil

Equipment

  • skillet
  • cutting board
  • knife

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Season chicken legs or thighs with salt and pepper. Heat cooking oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Brown chicken for 5-7 minutes, then remove and set aside.
  2. In the same skillet, sauté diced onion for 3-4 minutes until translucent. Add minced garlic and diced apple, cook for an additional 4-5 minutes until caramelized.
  3. Sprinkle flour over the mixture, stir in along with Dijon mustard, browned chicken, bay leaves, thyme, and sage. Gradually add apple cider and chicken stock, stirring to combine.
  4. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer uncovered for about 45 minutes.
  5. In a separate skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add apple wedges and caramelize for about 5-7 minutes until golden.
  6. During the last 15 minutes of cooking, stir in caramelized apple wedges and light cream.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2.5mg

Notes

This dish can be served with crusty bread or hearty sides like roasted Brussels sprouts or Italian green beans.

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