Description
A delightful French dish featuring tender chicken, sweet apples, and savory cider, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, sliced
- 2 apples, peeled and sliced
- 1 cup apple cider
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Rice or crusty bread for serving
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides, then add to the skillet. Cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes per side.
- Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside on a plate.
- In the same skillet, add sliced onion and apples. Sauté until the onions are translucent and the apples are tender.
- Pour in apple cider and add thyme. Stir to combine and let simmer for a minute.
- Return chicken to skillet, cover, and let simmer for about 20 minutes, or until chicken is fully cooked through.
- Serve chicken with cider sauce over rice or with a slice of crusty bread.
Notes
For variations, try different fruits like pears or cranberries, or mix in mushrooms for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: chicken, apple cider, French recipe, easy dinner, family meal