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Chicken Normandy – French apple cider chicken

Savor Chicken Normandy – French Apple Cider Chicken Comfort

Enjoy Chicken Normandy, a comforting French dish featuring tender chicken simmered in a rich apple cider sauce with caramelized apples.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: French
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces chicken legs or thighs Bone-in for better flavor
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
For the Sauce
  • 1 medium onion Diced
  • 3 cloves garlic Minced
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons flour
For the Main Flavor Base
  • 2 cups apple cider (dry) Or apple cider juice for non-alcoholic
  • 2 cups chicken stock
Fruits and Fats
  • 2 cups apples (Golden Delicious or Jonagold) Sliced
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 cup light cream Or heavy cream for richness
Herbs and Seasoning
  • 6 leaves sage leaves
  • 2 leaves bay leaves
  • 1 teaspoon thyme (dried or fresh)

Equipment

  • Dutch oven
  • skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Season the chicken with salt and pepper. In a large Dutch oven, heat oil and brown the chicken on both sides.
  2. In the same pan, sauté diced onion until translucent, then add minced garlic and apples until caramelized.
  3. Sprinkle flour over the onion and apples, stirring for 1 minute. Return the chicken to the pan.
  4. Add mustard, bay leaves, thyme, apple cider, and chicken stock; bring to a boil, then simmer for 45 minutes.
  5. In another pan, melt butter and cook apple wedges until golden. Add them to the chicken along with light cream with 15 minutes left.
  6. Season to taste before serving. Remove bay leaves and enjoy hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 35gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 4gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Chicken Normandy can be made ahead and stored for up to 2 days in the fridge or frozen for 3 months.

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