Description
A comforting and flavorful dish combining chicken and apple cider, perfect for gatherings or cozy dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs chicken thighs (bone-in preferred)
- 1 cup apple cider
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons fresh thyme
- 2 teaspoons fresh rosemary
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Sauté the onions and garlic in melted butter until soft and fragrant—about 3 minutes.
- Brown the chicken thighs, seasoned with salt and pepper, on both sides until golden—approximately 5–7 minutes per side.
- Deglaze the skillet with apple cider, scraping up browned bits; add thyme and rosemary.
- Cover and simmer for 30 minutes until chicken is cooked through at 165°F.
- Serve with the cider sauce and garnish with fresh herbs.
Notes
Serve over creamy mashed potatoes or crusty bread to soak up the sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: French recipe, chicken, apple cider, comfort food, family favorite