This comforting one-pan dish marries savory chicken legs with the bright acidity of apple cider and the sweet crunch of tart apples. The bitterness of shredded radicchio cuts through the richness, creating a perfectly balanced flavor profile. It’s an elegant yet simple weeknight dinner that feels special enough for guests. The chicken becomes incredibly tender as it simmers in the aromatic broth, while the apples soften just enough to retain their shape. Serve with crusty bread to soak up the delicious pan juices.
Chicken With Apples & Radicchio
Description
This comforting one-pan dish marries savory chicken legs with the bright acidity of apple cider and the sweet crunch of tart apples. The bitterness of shredded radicchio cuts through the richness, creating a perfectly balanced flavor profile. It&# 226;ÂÂs an elegant yet simple weeknight dinner that feels special enough for guests. The chicken becomes incredibly tender as it simmers in the aromatic broth, while the apples soften just enough to retain their shape. Serve with crusty bread to soak up the delicious pan juices.Ingredients
Directions
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Season the skinless chicken legs generously with salt and pepper.
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Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
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Add chicken legs to the skillet and brown on all sides, about 5-7 minutes total. Remove chicken and set aside.
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Reduce heat to medium and add chopped shallots to the same skillet. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until softened.
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Pour in the apple cider and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
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Add the dried thyme and bring the liquid to a simmer.
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Return the chicken legs to the skillet, ensuring they are partially submerged in the liquid.
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Cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and tender.
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While the chicken simmers, peel and core 4 tart apples, then slice into thick rounds.
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Lay the apple slices over the chicken legs in the skillet.
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Cover and cook for an additional 3-5 minutes until apples are tender but still hold their shape.
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Stir in the shredded radicchio during the last minute of cooking to wilt slightly.
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If the sauce is too thin, mix 1 tablespoon cornstarch with 1 tablespoon cold cider and stir into the pan to thicken.
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Serve immediately, spooning the pan juices over the chicken and apples.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 380.3kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 19.6g31%
- Saturated Fat 4.4g23%
- Cholesterol 89.0mg30%
- Sodium 85.8mg4%
- Total Carbohydrate 18.1g7%
- Dietary Fiber 0.2g1%
- Sugars 14.4g
- Protein 27.0g54%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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