Chicken Normandy: Juicy Braised Chicken Legs in Apple Cider & Turkey Bacon
Learn how to make Chicken Normandy, a delightful dish featuring juicy braised chicken legs cooked in rich apple cider and crispy turkey bacon.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Braised
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken legs
- 1 cup apple cider
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add turkey bacon and cook until crispy.
- Remove bacon and set aside, then add chicken legs to the pot and brown on all sides.
- Add onions and garlic, cooking until transparent.
- Pour in apple cider, thyme, and bay leaf. Bring to a simmer.
- Cover and braise for about 45 minutes until chicken is tender.
- Serve with crumbled bacon on top.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, marinate the chicken in apple cider overnight.
- Serve with crusty bread to soak up the sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken leg
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10 grams
- Sodium: 800 milligrams
- Fat: 20 grams
- Saturated Fat: 5 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 15 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 30 grams
- Cholesterol: 80 milligrams