Chicken With Apples

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Servings: 6 Difficulty: Intermediate
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A classic French-inspired braised chicken dish with sweet apples, brandy, and creamy sauce.
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This elegant yet comforting Chicken with Apples dish brings a touch of French cuisine to your dinner table. Juicy chicken pieces are browned to perfection and then flambéed with brandy for a rich, aromatic depth. The star of the show is the creamy sauce, made by whisking sour cream, flour, and fresh herbs, which coats the tender chicken and sweet apple slices. The addition of tarragon and a hint of paprika creates a sophisticated flavor profile that pairs beautifully with the natural sweetness of the fruit. ItâÂÂs an ideal meal for a cozy weeknight dinner or a special weekend gathering. Serve it alongside crusty French bread to soak up every drop of the delicious sauce, accompanied by a simple watercress salad for balance.

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Chicken With Apples

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 6 Calories: 435.5

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This elegant yet comforting Chicken with Apples dish brings a touch of French cuisine to your dinner table. Juicy chicken pieces are browned to perfection and then flamb&# 195;©ed with brandy for a rich, aromatic depth. The star of the show is the creamy sauce, made by whisking sour cream, flour, and fresh herbs, which coats the tender chicken and sweet apple slices. The addition of tarragon and a hint of paprika creates a sophisticated flavor profile that pairs beautifully with the natural sweetness of the fruit. ItâÂÂs an ideal meal for a cozy weeknight dinner or a special weekend gathering. Serve it alongside crusty French bread to soak up every drop of the delicious sauce, accompanied by a simple watercress salad for balance.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (177ðC).
  2. In a large casserole dish or oven-safe skillet, heat the butter and oil over medium-high heat.
  3. Add chicken pieces and brown on all sides until golden. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  4. Warm the brandy in a small saucepan, carefully ignite it to burn off the alcohol, then pour the flaming brandy over the chicken in the casserole.
  5. Allow the flame to burn itself out completely.
  6. Peel, core, and slice the apples. Add the apple slices and chopped onion to the casserole with the chicken.
  7. In a bowl, combine the sour cream, flour, chopped parsley, tarragon, and paprika. Stir until smooth.
  8. Pour the cream mixture over the chicken and apples in the casserole, stirring gently to combine.
  9. Cover the casserole and bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour, or until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
  10. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with additional fresh parsley if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

Amount Per Serving
Calories 435.5kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 46.3g72%
Saturated Fat 25.0g125%
Cholesterol 101.7mg34%
Sodium 86.4mg4%
Total Carbohydrate 5.1g2%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
Sugars 5.1g
Protein 2.8g6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: apples, baking, brandy, butter, chicken, chopped, cored, cream, flour, french, main, oil, parsley, peeled, sour, tarragon, braised, flambe, comfort food, dinner
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