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Cider Braised Chicken

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 450
A flavorful and tender chicken dish simmered in apple cider with onions, apples, and herbs, finished with Parmesan cheese.

Ingredients

Dairy & Oils

  • 4 tbsp butter
  • 1 large yellow onion (sliced very thin)
  • 1 large apple (sliced thin)
  • 1 cup apple cider (divided)
  • 4 medium chicken breasts
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tbsp arrowroot powder (or cornstarch)
  • 5-6 sprigs thyme

Parmesan cheese

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 400F. Sear seasoned chicken in skillet with butter, then set aside.
  • Cook onions, apples, and 1/2 cup cider until browned and softened, then set aside.
  • Mix remaining cider, broth, and arrowroot; add to skillet with onions and apples. Thicken sauce.
  • Return chicken to skillet, cover with sauce, add thyme sprigs, and bake for 8-10 minutes until cooked through.
  • Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, remove thyme sprigs, and serve.

Notes

Use fresh thyme for best flavor and ensure chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165F.
Calories: 450kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chicken