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French Apple Cider Chicken Recipe: A Delicious Twist on Normandy Chicken

Tender chicken simmered in a creamy apple cider sauce inspired by Normandy cuisine.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 plates
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Autumn, French
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Dish
  • 2 lb chicken thighs
  • 2 apples sliced
  • 2 shallots sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1.5 cups apple cider
  • 0.75 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Wooden spoon
  • Chef knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

  1. Season chicken with salt and pepper.
  2. Sear chicken in butter and oil until golden.
  3. Remove chicken and sauté shallots.
  4. Add garlic and thyme, then deglaze with cider.
  5. Simmer cider until slightly reduced.
  6. Stir in mustard and cream.
  7. Return chicken and apples to pan.
  8. Simmer until chicken is cooked through.

Notes

Use crisp apples for best texture and balance.