Normandy Chicken: Juicy French Apple Cider Chicken Recipe
Enjoy a delicious and hearty recipe for Normandy Chicken, a classic French dish that features tender chicken cooked in a flavorful apple cider sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken thighs
- 1 cup apple cider
- 1 onion, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper, then brown them in the skillet for about 5 minutes on each side.
- Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add onion and garlic, cooking until softened.
- Pour in the apple cider and stir in the thyme and Dijon mustard.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, cover, and simmer for 25 minutes.
- Serve warm with the sauce drizzled over the top.
Notes
- For added richness, you can stir in a tablespoon of butter before serving.
- Serve with crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh with sauce
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg