Chicken Normandy
A comforting dish blending chicken and apples in a rich apple cider sauce, perfect for cozy family dinners.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts The star of the show!
- 2 cups apple cider The sweetness and acidity elevate the whole dish.
- 2 pieces apples, sliced Granny Smith recommended for tartness.
- 1 piece onion, sliced Sweet onions caramelize beautifully.
- 2 tablespoons olive oil Essential for that buttery finish.
- to taste salt and pepper Underrated powerhouse for flavor.
- for garnish fresh thyme A sprinkle makes everything look fancy.
Instructions
Preparation
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add olive oil, allowing it to shimmer.
- Pat chicken breasts dry and season with salt and pepper. Sear in the skillet until golden brown, about 4-5 minutes per side.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add sliced onion and sauté until soft, about 5 minutes.
- Add apple slices and sauté for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Pour in the apple cider and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, cover, and cook for 20 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Serve the chicken warm with sauce and garnish with fresh thyme.
Notes
Great with rice or crusty bread for soaking up the sauce. Can be meal-prepped and stored for later.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 430kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 35gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 350mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10g
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