Cider Chicken

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Servings: 4 Difficulty: Intermediate
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A comforting braise of tender chicken with caramelized onions, plump prunes, and a rich apple cider glaze
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This comforting Cider Chicken is the ultimate autumn dish, featuring tender pieces of chicken braised in a rich, aromatic sauce. The key lies in the balance of savory and sweet: thinly sliced onions caramelize to golden perfection, while pitted prunes add a delightful chewiness and depth. Hard apple cider provides a bright, fruity backbone, reduced with a splash of brandy for sophistication. It’s a hearty, elegant meal perfect for cozy weeknight dinners or hosting guests who appreciate classic, home-style cooking with a touch of refinement. Serve with crusty bread to soak up every drop of the flavorful sauce.

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Cider Chicken

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 4 Calories: 135.2

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This comforting Cider Chicken is the ultimate autumn dish, featuring tender pieces of chicken braised in a rich, aromatic sauce. The key lies in the balance of savory and sweet: thinly sliced onions caramelize to golden perfection, while pitted prunes add a delightful chewiness and depth. Hard apple cider provides a bright, fruity backbone, reduced with a splash of brandy for sophistication. It&# 226;ÂÂs a hearty, elegant meal perfect for cozy weeknight dinners or hosting guests who appreciate classic, home-style cooking with a touch of refinement. Serve with crusty bread to soak up every drop of the flavorful sauce.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Heat peanut oil in a large, heavy-bottomed skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
  2. Season chicken pieces generously with salt and pepper.
  3. Brown chicken pieces in the hot oil until golden on all sides, about 5-7 minutes per side. Remove chicken and set aside.
  4. Reduce heat to medium. Add thinly sliced onions to the same pan and cook until softened and lightly caramelized, about 8-10 minutes.
  5. Stir in finely chopped garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  6. Pour in apple cider and brandy, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
  7. Return chicken to the pan, nestling it into the onion mixture. Add pitted prunes around the chicken.
  8. Bring liquid to a simmer, then cover and reduce heat to low. Cook for 25-30 minutes until chicken is tender and cooked through.
  9. Uncover and increase heat to medium-high to reduce the sauce slightly if desired, until it coats the back of a spoon.
  10. Serve warm, spooning the cider sauce, onions, and prunes over the chicken.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 135.2kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 10.5g17%
Saturated Fat 3.5g18%
Cholesterol 11.5mg4%
Sodium 429.2mg18%
Total Carbohydrate 0.3g1%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
Sugars 0.1g
Protein 9.2g19%

* 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: chicken, cider, braised, apple, prunes, onions, brandied, comfort food, fall recipe, dinner, easy main, family meal
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