Cider Braised Chicken: Comforting Bliss with Caramelized Onions
A delicious and comforting recipe for cider braised chicken enhanced with caramelized onions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Braised
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken thighs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 medium onions, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup apple cider
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onions and cook until caramelized, about 10-15 minutes.
- Push the onions to the side and add the chicken thighs, searing them on both sides until golden brown.
- Add garlic and cook for another minute.
- Pour in the apple cider and add thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Cover and simmer for 30-40 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
Notes
- Serve with crusty bread to soak up the sauce.
- Great for meal prep and leftovers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Cider Braised Chicken, Caramelized Onions, Comfort Food
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