Apple Cider Braised Chicken and Caramelized Onions
Apple Cider Braised Chicken and Caramelized Onions is a dish that captures the heart of fall cooking. It is cozy, flavorful, and filled with warmth from the first bite to the last. Pour yourself a glass of cider, light a candle, and enjoy this comforting dinner with the people you love.
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoon salted butter
- 2 yellow onions thinly sliced
- 3 cups apple cider
- 4 cloves garlic chopped
- 1/2 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage
- 1/2 cup chicken broth or dry white wine
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken: Pat the chicken dry and season with salt and pepper. Lightly coat each piece in flour, shaking off any excess.2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts, 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- Sear the chicken: In a large skillet or Dutch oven, melt butter over medium heat. Add the chicken and sear until golden brown on both sides, about 3 to 4 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.2 tablespoon salted butter
- Caramelize the onions: In the same pan, add the sliced onions and a pinch of salt. Cook slowly over medium heat until the onions turn soft and golden, about 10 minutes.2 yellow onions
- Build the flavor: Add the garlic, thyme, and sage, cooking for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Pour in the apple cider and chicken broth or wine, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.3 cups apple cider, 4 cloves garlic, 1/2 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme, 1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage, 1/2 cup chicken broth or dry white wine
- Braise the chicken: Return the chicken to the pan. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, cover, and cook for 20 to 25 minutes, until the chicken is tender and the sauce has thickened slightly.
- Serve: Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve the chicken with plenty of the cider sauce and caramelized onions spooned over top.Salt and pepper
Notes
✔️ Choosing chicken: Thighs work best for tenderness and flavor, but breasts will also turn out delicious if cooked gently.
✔️ Do not rush the onions: Let them caramelize slowly to build deep, sweet flavor.
✔️ Use real apple cider: Avoid apple juice if possible. Fresh or unfiltered apple cider gives a richer and more authentic fall flavor.
✔️ Deglaze well: Scrape up all the bits from the bottom of the pan to create a flavorful base for your sauce.
✔️ Do not rush the onions: Let them caramelize slowly to build deep, sweet flavor.
✔️ Use real apple cider: Avoid apple juice if possible. Fresh or unfiltered apple cider gives a richer and more authentic fall flavor.
✔️ Deglaze well: Scrape up all the bits from the bottom of the pan to create a flavorful base for your sauce.
