Tender Chicken in Cider Sauce

Tender Chicken in Cider Sauce

chefmelt.com

Juicy chicken simmered with bacon, thyme, and apples in cider cream. Ideal for hearty dinners.

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Cooking tools:

  • Dutch oven
  • Oven
  • Stove
  • Skillet
  • Chef's knife
  • Cutting board
  • Peeler
  • Whisk
  • Spoon
  • Plate
  • Paper towel

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs chicken drumsticks and thighs
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • A pinch of salt
  • 4-5 thyme sprigs
  • 1 celery stalk, chopped small
  • 4 shallots or 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 6 slices of bacon, cut up or 125g bacon pieces
  • 125ml heavy cream or double cream
  • 2 peeled and cored apples, sliced into wedges
  • 2 tbsp flour
  • 85ml chicken broth
  • 2 tbsp brandy or whiskey
  • 400ml crisp dry cider

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