chicken with cider and cream

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Recipe by
Lynette !
Gulf Breeze, FL

This is a really delicious chicken dish. Slightly sweet from the apple flavor, but still savory with the mushrooms and onion. Serve this with Almond Baked Apples, also posted here.

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(2)
yield 6 serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 1 Hr
method Stove Top

Ingredients For chicken with cider and cream

  • 1 c
    creme fraiche
  • 2 1/2 to 3 lb
    chicken pieces, bone in
  • 1/4 c
    butter
  • 2 c
    apple cider or apple juice
  • 2 c
    chantarelle mushrooms
  • 12 sm
    pearl onions
  • 1/2 c
    celery, chopped
  • 2 Tbsp
    apple schnaps (fruit brandy)

How To Make chicken with cider and cream

  • 1
    Brown chicken pieces on all sides in hot butter about 15 minutes; remove from the skillet.
  • 2
    To the skillet, add the apple cider, mushrooms, onions, and celery. Bring to a boil. Return the chicken to the skillet. Reduce heat. Cover and simmer 35 minutes or until the chicken is tender. Remove chicken and vegetables to a platter; keep warm.
  • 3
    For the sauce, skim the fat from the pan juices. Return the juices to boiling. Boil for 5 minutes or until reduced to 1 cup liquid. Remove from heat. Stir in Creme Fraiche and apple schnaps. Pour the sauce over the chicken and vegetables.
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