Description
A comforting dish that captures the essence of fall with juicy chicken, apple cider, and aromatic herbs.
Ingredients
- Chicken (thighs or breasts)
- Apple cider
- Butter
- Onion
- Garlic
- Fresh thyme
- Fresh rosemary
- Chicken broth
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Season chicken with salt and pepper. Heat butter in a skillet, add chicken skin-side down, and cook until golden brown (6-8 minutes). Flip and cook for another 4-5 minutes; set aside.
- Add diced onions to the skillet and sauté for 5 minutes until softened. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Pour in apple cider, scraping up the brown bits, and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Add chicken back to the skillet, pour in chicken broth, add herbs, cover, and simmer for 25-30 minutes.
- Remove chicken, let rest, then boil sauce to thicken for 5-10 minutes. Serve sauce over chicken.
Notes
For a lighter option, use skinless chicken breasts. Feel free to experiment with different herbs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: chicken, apple cider, fall recipes, family dinner, comfort food