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Chicken Normandy or French Apple Cider Chicken

Creamy Chicken Normandy for Cozy Family Dinners

This Chicken Normandy, or French Apple Cider Chicken, combines spiced apples and savory chicken for a comforting dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
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 Aromatics
  • 1 medium Onion
  • 4 cloves Garlic Fresh minced
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Apple Cider Dry French apple cider
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream
For the Apples and Herbs
  • 2 pieces Apple Crisp variety like Granny Smith or Fuji
  • 1 tablespoon Thyme Fresh
  • 1 tablespoon Rosemary Fresh
Optional Additions
  • 1 cup Vegetables Carrots, celery, or peas
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon Mustard

Equipment

  • Skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Season the Chicken: Season chicken thighs generously with salt and pepper on both sides and let rest.
  2. Sear the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet, sear chicken skin-side down for 5-7 minutes until golden.
  3. Sauté the Aromatics: In the same skillet, sauté onions for 5 minutes, then add garlic and stir for 30 seconds.
  4. Add Apples and Herbs: Incorporate apple slices, thyme, and rosemary into the onion mixture, cook for 2-3 minutes.
  5. Pour in Cider and Broth: Pour in cider and chicken broth, scrape the bottom of the pan and bring to a simmer.
  6. Simmer the Chicken: Nestle chicken into the sauce, cover, and simmer for 25-30 minutes on low heat.
  7. Thicken the Sauce: Remove chicken, stir in mustard and heavy cream, let simmer until thickened.
  8. Garnish and Serve: Return chicken to skillet, garnish with thyme and parsley, serve with bread or side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 540kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 38gFat: 36gSaturated Fat: 18gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 160mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Delight in the rich flavors of this Chicken Normandy, perfect for a cozy family dinner!

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