Chicken Normandy: Juicy French Apple Cider Chicken Recipe You’ll Love
Enjoy a delightful twist on traditional chicken with this Chicken Normandy recipe, featuring the rich flavors of French apple cider.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken thighs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup apple cider
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 tablespoon butter
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Add chicken thighs and brown on both sides.
- Remove chicken and set aside.
- Add onion and garlic to the pan, sauté until soft.
- Pour in apple cider and chicken broth, scrape the bottom of the pan.
- Return chicken to the pan, add thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Cover and simmer for 30 minutes.
- Stir in butter before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, marinate the chicken in cider prior to cooking.
- Serve with crusty bread to soak up the sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 thigh
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Chicken Normandy, French Apple Cider Chicken, cider chicken