cider chicken

How To Make cider chicken

• 1

  Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
• 2

  In a deep ovenproof skillet with a lid, brown bacon over medium-high heat, about 3 minutes, and transfer to paper towels to drain. Pour off any fat in the pan.
• 3

  Add 1/2 tablespoon of the peanut oil to the pan and brown chicken over high heat, about 3 minutes per side.
• 4

  Transfer the chicken to a plate, season with salt and pepper and set aside.
• 5

  Add the remaining 1/2 tablespoon oil to the pan, reduce heat to low and add onions. Cook stirring occasionally, until the onions are very tender and golden, about 25 minutes.
• 6

  Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute.
• 7

  Pour in cider and brandy and bring to a boil. Add prunes, bouquet garni and the reserved bacon and chicken.
• 8

  Cover and bake until the chicken is very tender and no longer pink inside, 45 minutes to 1 hour.
• 9

  Remove the bouquet garni. Taste and adjust seasonings before serving.
• 10

  VARIATION: 2 3/4 cups sparkling dry apple cider may be substituted for 2 3/4 cups hard apple cider.
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