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Chicken Normandy

Delicious Chicken Normandy for Cozy Dinners at Home

Chicken Normandy, also known as French Apple Cider Chicken, is a comforting dish with tender chicken thighs in a creamy apple cider sauce.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: French
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Chicken Thighs Bone-in, skin-on
For the Aromatics
  • 1 medium Onion Sliced
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
For the Sauce
  • 2 pieces Apple Crisp varieties like Granny Smith or Fuji
  • 1 cup Apple Cider Dry French apple cider preferred
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth Homemade or store-bought
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Or half-and-half/dairy-free cream for lighter version
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon Mustard For flavor enhancement
For Garnishing
  • Thyme Fresh
  • Parsley Fresh

Equipment

  • Skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Chicken Normandy
  1. Start by seasoning the bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs generously with salt and pepper on both sides.
  2. In a large skillet, heat a tablespoon of olive oil or butter over medium-high heat and add the chicken thighs, cooking for 5-7 minutes until golden brown.
  3. Using the same skillet, add a sliced medium onion and sauté for about 5 minutes until soft. Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds.
  4. Mix in sliced crisp apples, sprinkle with thyme and rosemary, and sauté for 2-3 minutes until apples soften.
  5. Pour in 1 cup of dry apple cider and 1 cup of chicken broth, scrape the bottom of the skillet, and bring to a gentle simmer.
  6. Nestle chicken thighs back into the skillet, skin-side up. Cover the pan and simmer for 25-30 minutes until chicken is tender.
  7. Remove chicken and stir in Dijon mustard and heavy cream into the sauce, cooking until slightly thickened.
  8. Return chicken to the skillet to warm through and serve garnished with fresh thyme and parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 35gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Enjoy with crusty bread or mashed potatoes for a complete meal.

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