Description
This Cider Braised Chicken with Caramelized Onions recipe is a delicious and comforting dish perfect for a cozy dinner at home. Tender chicken is braised in apple cider with caramelized onions, mushrooms, and aromatic herbs for a rich and flavorful meal that is sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 2 pounds chicken, thighs or breasts
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- kosher salt
- black pepper
For the Caramelized Onions:
- 1 tablespoon salted butter
- 4 yellow onions, thinly sliced
For the Braising Liquid:
- 2 cups apple cider
- 1 cup chicken broth or dry white wine
- 2 cups sliced mushrooms
- 4 cloves garlic, chopped
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage
Instructions
- Stove-Top: Preheat the oven to 400°F. Season the chicken with salt and pepper, then coat with flour. Sear the chicken in a skillet, then set aside. Cook onions in butter until softened. Add 1/2 cup cider, cook until evaporated. Add mushrooms, garlic, thyme, sage, chicken, remaining cider, and wine. Roast for 30 minutes. Serve with rice and bread. Drizzle with pan sauce and onions.
- Crockpot: Season chicken and sear in a Dutch Oven. Place onions in the crockpot, add chicken, mushrooms, garlic, thyme, sage, cider, and wine. Cook on low for 5-6 hours or high for 4-5 hours. Serve with rice and bread. Drizzle with pan sauce and onions.
Notes
- You can use a mix of chicken breasts and thighs for variety.
- Adjust the seasoning according to your taste preferences.
- Feel free to add more vegetables like carrots or potatoes for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Braising
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Cider Braised Chicken, Caramelized Onions, Comfort Food, One Pot Meal
