Description
A delightful dish combining tender chicken thighs, sweet apples, and a creamy sauce, perfect for family dinners or special gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken thighs
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 apples, cored and sliced
- 1 cup apple cider
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh thyme for garnish
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the chicken thighs and brown them on both sides until golden.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent and fragrant.
- Add the sliced apples and cook until lightly caramelized, about 5 minutes.
- Return the browned chicken to the skillet and pour in the apple cider.
- Cover and let it simmer for about 30 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
- Stir in the heavy cream and season with salt and pepper.
- Heat through for a couple of minutes and serve hot, garnished with fresh thyme.
Notes
Avoid overcooking the chicken during browning and ensure the apples are caramelized but not mushy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 90mg