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Apple Cider Chicken Skillet
A flavorful and comforting dish featuring tender chicken breasts cooked with apples, onions, and a creamy apple cider sauce.
Ingredients
Protein
- 4 pieces boneless chicken breasts (roughly 1½ pounds total)
Dry ingredients
- ¼ cup plain flour
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Fruits and vegetables
- 2 medium apples (cut into thick wedges, skin on)
- 2 yellow onions (sliced into half-inch pieces)
Herbs
- 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves (finely chopped)
Dairy and oils
- 3 tablespoons salted butter
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
Liquids
- ½ cup apple cider (or fresh apple juice)
- ½ cup chicken stock
- ½ cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
Instructions
- Pat chicken dry, coat with seasoned flour, and set aside.
- Sauté apples and onions with thyme in butter until tender and caramelized, then set aside.
- Cook floured chicken in butter and olive oil until golden, then add apple cider and chicken stock, simmer until cooked through.
- Return apple and onion mixture to pan, stir in cream, and cook until sauce thickens. Add vinegar and adjust seasoning.
Notes
Serve immediately with sauce spooned over the chicken for a cozy, flavorful meal.