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French Apple Cider Chicken

Cozy Up with French Apple Cider Chicken Tonight

Experience the savory-sweet charm of French Apple Cider Chicken, a cozy dish that wraps you in warmth with rich flavors.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: French
Calories: 540
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Chicken Thighs Bone-in, skin-on
For the Sauce
  • 1 medium Onion Can substitute with shallots or green onions
  • 2 pieces Apple Crisp varieties like Granny Smith or Fuji
  • 1 cup Apple Cider Dry French apple cider preferred
  • ½ cup Heavy Cream For a lighter option, use half-and-half
Herbs and Seasoning
  • 2 sprigs Thyme Fresh or dried
  • 1 teaspoon Rosemary Freshly chopped
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced
Optional Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon Mustard Adjust quantity to taste
  • ¼ cup Parsley Chopped, for garnish

Equipment

  • large skillet

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper on both sides.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Add chicken thighs skin-side down and cook for 5-7 minutes.
  4. Flip chicken and cook for another 3-4 minutes, then remove from the pan.
  5. Sauté sliced onions in the same skillet for about 5 minutes.
  6. Add minced garlic and stir for 30 seconds.
  7. Add thinly sliced apples, thyme, and rosemary; cook for 2-3 minutes.
  8. Pour in apple cider and chicken broth, scraping the bottom of the pan.
  9. Nestle chicken thighs back into the pan, cover, and simmer for 25-30 minutes.
  10. Remove chicken, stir in Dijon mustard and heavy cream, simmer until thickened.
  11. Return chicken to the pan to warm and serve with garnish.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 540kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 34gFat: 38gSaturated Fat: 20gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 130mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 740mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Serve with crusty bread or mashed potatoes for a complete meal. Adjust seasoning and ingredients as per personal preferences.

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