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Cider Braised Chicken

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 748kcal

Ingredients

Cider-Braised Chicken

  • 8 oz Chicken thighs skin-on bone-in
  • Salt (to taste)
  • Black pepper (to taste)
  • 1 tsp Extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 cup Yellow Onion thinly sliced
  • 2 cups Apple cider
  • 1/2 cup Chicken broth
  • 2 cloves Garlic chopped
  • 2 tsp Fresh thyme chopped
  • 1 TBSP All-purpose flour

Mashed Potatoes

  • 2 large Potatoes peeled and diced
  • 2 TBSP Butter
  • ¼ cup Heavy cream
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste

Creamed Spinach

  • 2 tsp Extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 Shallot finely chopped
  • 1 clove Garlic minced
  • 5 oz Fresh spinach washed and roughly chopped
  • ¼ cup Heavy cream
  • 2 TBSP Parmesan cheese grated
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste
  • pinch Ground nutmeg (optional)

Lemon Sparkling Water

  • 24 oz Sparkling water
  • 1 Lemon sliced
  • Ice cubes for serving
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Instructions

  • Season the chicken with salt and pepper.
  • Heat a pan or dutch oven over medium heat. Add the oil and onions and cook for 5 minutes, until softened. Sear the chicken on both sides. Then add the apple cider, broth, garlic, and thyme. Cover with a lid and bring to a simmer until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 160F / 71C.
  • Mix the flour with an equal amount of water to make a paste. Stir it into the pot in small increments until the liquid thickens to a gravy consistency. Then remove from the heat and set aside.
  • Make the Potatoes: Place peeled and diced potatoes in a pot of salted water. Boil until tender, about 10 - 15 minutes.
  • Drain the cooked potatoes and mash them with butter, cream, salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy.
  • Make the Spinach: In a large skillet over medium heat, add the oil. Add the chopped shallot (or onion) and sauté for 2 - 3 minutes until softened. Add the garlic and cook for another minute.
  • Add the spinach to the pan and cook, stirring occasionally, until wilted (about 2 - 3 minutes).
  • Reduce the heat to low. Stir in the heavy cream and simmer until the cream reduces to a creamy consistency.
  • Stir in the Parmesan cheese until melted and well combined. Cook for another minute or two, until the sauce thickens slightly. Season with salt, pepper, and a pinch of nutmeg if desired.
  • Mix the sparkling water with lemon. Serve over ice if desired.
  • Serve the chicken with mashed potatoes, spinach, and lemon sparkling water.

Nutrition

Calories: 748kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 52g | Saturated Fat: 26g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 204mg | Sodium: 644mg | Potassium: 844mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 31g | Vitamin A: 1314IU | Vitamin C: 42mg | Calcium: 230mg | Iron: 3mg