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Cider Braised Chicken

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 450
Enjoy tender, flavorful chicken braised in apple cider with aromatic vegetables and herbs, perfect for a comforting meal.

Ingredients

Main ingredients

  • 4 pieces bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 large yellow onion
  • 2 medium carrots
  • 2 stalks celery
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 cup dry hard apple cider
  • 1.5 cups chicken stock
  • 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tbsp whole grain mustard
  • 2 tsp fresh thyme leaves
  • 1 bay leaf bay leaf
  • to taste Salt and black pepper

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Season chicken with salt and pepper. Sear in oil until golden, then set aside.
  • Sauté vegetables in the same pot until softened. Add garlic and cook briefly.
  • Deglaze with apple cider, then add stock, vinegar, mustard, thyme, and bay leaf. Simmer briefly.
  • Return chicken to the pot, cover, and braise in oven for 45–50 minutes until tender.
  • Remove from oven, adjust sauce thickness if desired, and discard bay leaf before serving.

Notes

For a thicker sauce, simmer uncovered for a few minutes before serving.
Calories: 450kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Apple Cider, chicken