Savor the Flavor: French Apple Cider Chicken Delight

Enjoy the comforting and delicious French Apple Cider Chicken, a warm dish of tender chicken thighs cooked in a luscious apple cider sauce.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 40

Total Time 50

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: French

Calories: 520

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Chicken

4 pieces Chicken Thighs Bone-in, skin-on

For the Sauce

1 medium Onion Sliced
2 medium Apple Crisp varieties like Granny Smith or Fuji, thinly sliced
1 cup Apple Cider Essential flavoring
1 cup Heavy Cream Or half-and-half for a lighter option

For Extra Flavor

3 cloves Garlic Minced
2 tablespoons Dijon Mustard For enhancing sauce flavor
1 teaspoon Thyme Fresh
1 teaspoon Rosemary Fresh

Equipment

Skillet

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Season chicken thighs generously with salt and pepper, and let sit for 10 minutes at room temperature.
Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and brown the chicken thighs skin-side down for 5–7 minutes.
Flip the chicken and cook for another 3–4 minutes, then set aside.
In the same skillet, sauté sliced onions for about 5 minutes until soft, then add minced garlic.
Stir in thinly sliced apples, thyme, and rosemary and cook for 2–3 minutes.
Pour in apple cider and chicken broth; return the chicken to the skillet, cover, and simmer for 25–30 minutes.
Remove chicken, stir in mustard and cream, and simmer for about 5 minutes until sauce thickens.
Return chicken to pan briefly to warm through, then garnish with thyme and parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 520kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 30gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 16gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 135mgSodium: 750mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 900IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 70mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This dish pairs well with crusty bread, creamy mashed potatoes, or sautéed greens.

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