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Chicken Normandy or French Apple Cider Chicken

Comforting Chicken Normandy with Apple Cider Bliss

This Chicken Normandy, or French Apple Cider Chicken, is a comforting dish with rich flavors, perfect for busy weeknights.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: French
Calories: 400

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Chicken Thighs bone-in, skin-on
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Apple Cider dry French
  • 1/2 cup Heavy Cream can substitute with half-and-half
For the Flavors
  • 1 medium Onion sliced
  • 2 pieces Apple preferably Granny Smith or Fuji
  • 1 teaspoon Fresh Thyme
  • 1 teaspoon Fresh Rosemary
For Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon Mustard optional
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley for garnish

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Wooden spoon

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Season the bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs generously with salt and pepper on both sides and let sit for 10 minutes.
  2. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken thighs skin-side down and sear for 5-7 minutes.
  3. Flip the chicken and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes, then transfer to a plate.
  4. In the same pan, sauté the sliced onion for about 5 minutes until softened.
  5. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
  6. Add sliced apples, thyme, and rosemary. Cook for 2-3 minutes until apples soften.
  7. Pour in the apple cider and 1 cup of chicken broth, scraping up brown bits. Simmer for 2 minutes.
  8. Return the chicken to the pan, cover, and simmer on low for 25-30 minutes.
  9. Remove chicken, stir in mustard and cream, then simmer uncovered for 5 minutes until thickened.
  10. Return chicken to warm through, garnish with parsley and thyme before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 30gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For a lighter sauce, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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