Cider Braised Chicken
A flavorful and tender chicken dish simmered in apple cider with onions, apples, and herbs, finished with Parmesan cheese.
Ingredients
Butter
- 4 tbsp butter
Vegetables
- 1 large yellow onion (sliced very thin)
- 1 large apple (sliced thin)
Liquids
- 1 cup apple cider (divided)
- 1/2 cup apple cider (remaining)
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
Meat
- 4 medium chicken breasts
Herbs & Spices
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
Thickening Agent
- 1 tbsp arrowroot powder (or cornstarch)
Herb Garnish
- 5-6 sprigs thyme
Cheese
- to taste parmesan cheese (for sprinkling)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400F. Sear chicken in 2 tbsp butter until browned, then set aside.
- Cook onions, apples, and 1/2 cup cider until softened and browned. Set aside.
- Pound chicken to even thickness, season with thyme, salt, and pepper. Sear in remaining butter, then set aside.
- Mix remaining cider, broth, and arrowroot. Add onions back, thicken sauce, then return chicken. Bake for 8-10 mins.
- Serve topped with Parmesan and fresh thyme sprigs.
Notes
Use fresh thyme for best flavor and adjust cooking time based on chicken thickness.