Cider Chicken Recipe

Name: Cider Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 ounce bacon slab, cut into 1/2 inch dice; 1 tablespoon peanut oil; 1 each chicken cut into 8 pieces, skin and fat removed; 1 x salt and black pepper to taste; 4 large onions thinly sliced; 1 clove garlic finely chopped; 2 3/4 cups apple cider hard, or sparkling dry apple cider; ⅓ cup calvados (apple brandy) or brandy; 8 each prunes pitted; 6 Sprigs parsley leaves; 4 Sprigs thyme fresh, or 1/2 ts dried thyme leaves; 2 each bay leaves

Servings: persons

1 ounce bacon slab, cut into 1/2 inch dice
1 tablespoon peanut oil
1 each chicken cut into 8 pieces, skin and fat removed
1 x salt and black pepper to taste
4 large onions thinly sliced
1 clove garlic finely chopped
2 3/4 cups apple cider hard, or sparkling dry apple cider
⅓ cup calvados (apple brandy) or brandy
8 each prunes pitted
6 Sprigs parsley leaves
4 Sprigs thyme fresh, or 1/2 ts dried thyme leaves
2 each bay leaves

1
Tie bouquet garni together with kitchen string, or in a cheesecloth bag.
2
Preheat oven to 325F (160C).
3
In a deep ovenproof skillet with a lid, brown bacon over medium-high heat, about 3 minutes, and transfer to paper towels to drain.
4
Pour off any fat in the pan.
5
Add 1/2 tb.
6
of the peanut oil to the pan and brown chicken over high heat, about 3 minutes per side.
7
Transfer the chicken to a plate, season with salt and pepper and set aside.
8
Add the remaining 1/2 tb.
9
oil to the pan, reduce heat to low and add onions.
10
Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are very tender and golden, about 25 minutes.
11
Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute.
12
Pour in cider and calvados or brandy and bring to a boil.
13
Add prunes, bouquet garni, and the reserved bacon and chicken.
14
Cover and bake until the chicken is very tender and no longer pink inside, 45 minutes to 1 hour.
15
Remove the bouquet garni.
16
Taste and adjust seasonings before serving.

243

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 ounce bacon slab, cut into 1/2 inch dice, 1 tablespoon peanut oil, 1 each chicken cut into 8 pieces, skin and fat removed, 1 x salt and black pepper to taste, and more.

Yes, Cider 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Cider Chicken

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