French Chicken à la Normande - Classic Apple Cider Casserole - Recipes by Clare

Ingredients

• 2 pounds chicken thighs and legs.
• 1 tablespoon olive oil.
• 4 shallots, diced.
• 1 celery rib, diced.
• 4-5 thyme sprigs.
• 2 cloves garlic, minced.
• 4 ounces bacon lardons.
• 2 tablespoons brandy.
• 2 tablespoons flour.
• 1/3 cup chicken stock.
• 1½ cups hard dry cider.
• 2 apples, wedged.
• ½ cup heavy cream.