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Chicken Normandy

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Classic French chicken dish with apples, pear, and creamy sauce.

 

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • Salt and black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 large onion, sliced
  • 2 shallots, sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 apples, sliced
  • 1 pear, sliced
  • 1½ cups chicken broth
  • ½ cup apple cider
  • 1 tablespoon thyme
  • ½ teaspoon nutmeg
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • Parsley

Instructions

  1. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then sear in olive oil until golden on both sides. Remove and set aside.
  2. In the same pan, melt butter and cook onions and shallots until soft.
  3. Add garlic, apples, and pear, cooking until slightly softened.
  4. Pour in broth and cider, add seasonings, then return chicken to the pan.
  5. Bake at 375°F for 20-25 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F.
  6. Remove chicken, whisk flour with sauce to create a slurry, then add cream and simmer until thickened.
  7. Return chicken to the sauce and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

Nutrition facts are estimates and may vary based on ingredients used, portion sizes, and preparation methods.

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Keywords: chicken normandy, French chicken, apple cider chicken, creamy chicken dish

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