Calvados Chicken Recipe

Name: Calvados Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Meat & Poultry
Ingredients: 6 tbsp butter; 1 None chicken (about 3 1/2 lb), cut into 8 pieces; 2 None shallots, peeled and finely chopped; 2 cloves garlic, peeled and finely chopped; 1/3 lb button mushrooms, halved; 1 None fresh bay leaf; 3 sprigs fresh thyme, chopped, plus extra for garnish; 4 tbsp Calvados; 1/2 cup dry cider; 1/2 cup chicken stock; 2/3 cup creme fraiche, or sour cream; 2 2/3 lb apples, peeled, cored and quartered; 1 None lemon, juiced

Servings: persons

6 tbsp butter
1 None chicken (about 3 1/2 lb), cut into 8 pieces
2 None shallots, peeled and finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, peeled and finely chopped
1/3 lb button mushrooms, halved
1 None fresh bay leaf
3 sprigs fresh thyme, chopped, plus extra for garnish
4 tbsp Calvados
1/2 cup dry cider
1/2 cup chicken stock
2/3 cup creme fraiche, or sour cream
2 2/3 lb apples, peeled, cored and quartered
1 None lemon, juiced

1
Melt 3 tbsp butter in a large saute pan and sear the chicken pieces. Add the shallots, garlic and mushrooms and cook for 1 min. Season then add the bay leaf and thyme. Drizzle with 3 tbsp Calvados and flambe. Allow the flames to go out, then pour in the cider and boil for 1 min. Add the stock, bring back to a boil and simmer for 3 mins. Stir in the creme fraiche (or sour cream, if using), cover and simmer over medium heat for 25 mins.
2
Meanwhile, drizzle the apples with the lemon juice. Melt 3 tbsp butter in a non-stick pan and saute the apples until golden brown. Drizzle with the remaining 1 tbsp Calvados. Add to the chicken and stir. Serve garnished with thyme.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 tbsp butter, 1 None chicken (about 3 1/2 lb), cut into 8 pieces, 2 None shallots, peeled and finely chopped, 2 cloves garlic, peeled and finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Calvados Chicken falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Calvados Chicken

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