Apple cider braised chicken recipe
This apple cider braised chicken recipe is the perfect cozy dinner for celebrating the season of crisp leaves and warm hues. It’s super easy to prepare, so try it out on a lazy Sunday or hectic weeknight when you’re low on time.
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 4 chicken thighs, with skin and bone
- 180 g bacon
- 5 shallots
- 3 garlic cloves
- 2 carrots
- 500 g young potato
- 1 large apple
- 1 tsp mustard
- 250 ml apple cider
- 300 ml chicken stock
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 thyme sprigs
- salt and pepper by taste
Method
To prepare this delicious chicken dish, start by heating up 3 tablespoons of olive oil in a large oven-proof pan. Pat dry 4 chicken thighs with a paper towel and season them with salt and pepper. Sear the chicken for 6-8 minutes on each side until nicely browned. Once done, remove the chicken thighs from the pan and set them aside on a clean plate. Next, cut 180 grams of bacon into small cubes and add them to the same pan. Cook the bacon for a few minutes until it turns brown and crispy. Meanwhile, slice 5 shallots into thick slices and add them to the pan with the bacon. Stir and sauté for a few minutes, then add 3 minced garlic cloves. Proceed by cutting 500 grams of potatoes into wedges and adding them to the pan, along with 2 carrots cut into bite-sized pieces and 1 large apple peeled and sliced into wedges. Stir and sauté the mixture for 8-10 minutes. Stir in 1 teaspoon of mustard, followed by pouring in 250 milliliters of apple cider and 300 milliliters of chicken stock. Ensure that the liquid covers all the vegetables. Add 1 bay leaf and 2 thyme sprigs for extra flavor. Stir everything together and then place the previously browned chicken thighs on top of the vegetables. Bake the entire dish in the oven at 180°C with a fan, positioned in the middle, for 30-35 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are tender. Once done, you can serve this delightful meal warm and enjoy its savory goodness!
