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French Apple Cider Chicken – A Cozy Skillet Classic with Fall Flavor

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A rustic French dish with seared chicken simmered in a creamy apple cider sauce flavored with Dijon mustard, thyme, and shallots. Perfect for fall dinners or elegant comfort food nights.

Ingredients

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  • 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs

  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper

  • 1 tbsp olive oil

  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter

  • 2 shallots, thinly sliced

  • 2 garlic cloves, minced

  • 1½ cups dry hard apple cider

  • ¾ cup chicken stock

  • 2 tsp Dijon mustard

  • 4–5 sprigs fresh thyme

  • ½ cup heavy cream

Instructions

  • Pat chicken dry and season both sides with salt and pepper.

  • Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet. Sear chicken skin-side down until golden, about 6–7 minutes. Flip and sear the other side for 4–5 minutes. Remove and set aside.

  • Sauté shallots for 3–4 minutes, then add garlic and cook another 30 seconds.

  • Pour in cider, scraping up browned bits. Let reduce for 3–4 minutes.

  • Add chicken stock, Dijon, and thyme. Stir to combine.

  • Return chicken to pan, cover loosely, and simmer for 25–30 minutes.

  • Stir in heavy cream and simmer uncovered for 5–7 more minutes until sauce thickens.

  • Serve hot with your choice of sides.

Notes

Add sliced apples or a splash of Calvados for extra flair. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for 2 months.

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