French Chicken Normandy
A savory dish featuring succulent chicken breasts in a creamy apple cider sauce, enhanced with garlic and thyme.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 pieces chicken breasts Thighs can be used for a richer flavor.
- 1 cup apple cider Can substitute with white wine or chicken broth.
- 1 cup heavy cream For a lighter option, substitute with half-and-half.
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 piece onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- to taste salt and pepper
- for garnish fresh thyme
Instructions
Preparation
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides, and then add them to the skillet.
- Cook for about 5 minutes on each side until browned. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté the chopped onion and minced garlic until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
- Pour the apple cider into the skillet, deglazing the pan by scraping down any browned bits.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, cover it with the apple cider mixture, and let it simmer for 20 minutes.
- After 20 minutes, stir in the heavy cream and let it simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
- Serve the chicken hot, garnished with fresh thyme.
Notes
Avoid overcrowding the pan when searing the chicken. For storage, refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 35gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 12gSodium: 500mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5g
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