Description
A heartwarming dish featuring chicken braised in apple cider with seasonal veggies and aromatic herbs, perfect for chilly fall evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pieces Bone-in, skin-on chicken (thighs, breasts, or drumsticks)
- 1 large Onion, chopped
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 Carrots, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 Celery stalks, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 teaspoon Thyme (fresh or dried)
- 1 teaspoon Rosemary (fresh or dried)
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- 1 cup Apple cider
- 1–2 cups Chicken broth or Cream (as needed)
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: Gather all your ingredients, chop your onion and garlic, and cut the carrots and celery into bite-sized pieces.
- Sear the chicken: Heat a large pot over medium-high heat and add olive oil. Season the chicken with salt and pepper and sear skin-side down for 5-7 minutes until golden brown. Flip and sear for another 5 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté the aromatics: In the same pot, add onion, garlic, and salt, and sauté for 3 minutes until onions are translucent.
- Add the vegetables: Toss in the carrots and celery, sautéing for 5 minutes until they soften.
- Deglaze with apple cider: Pour in the apple cider and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom. Simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Return the chicken and herbs: Nestle the chicken back into the pot, sprinkle with thyme and rosemary.
- Add broth (if using): Pour enough chicken broth to cover halfway up the chicken. You can also add cream now if desired.
- Braise the chicken: Bring to a gentle simmer, cover, and let it braise for 30-40 minutes on low heat.
- Finish cooking: Let it sit for 5-10 minutes before serving to meld the flavors.
- Serve and enjoy: Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve over rice, mashed potatoes, or with crusty bread.
Notes
Substitute vegetables and experiment with flavors; add BBQ sauce for a twist!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Braising
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Apple Cider, Chicken Recipe, Fall Recipes