Chicken à la Normande
"Chicken à la Normande actually tells you exactly what it contains, once you know what it means. "À la Normande" means "in the style of Normandy," and that typically means a luscious cream sauce filled with hearty mushrooms, crisp apples, and the sharp sweetness of brandy. As you might expect, Chicken à la Normande serves up all of that incredible sauce alongside succulent chicken thighs roasted and braised to a gorgeous golden-brown. The tender fruits and vegetables enhance the flavor of the poultry so much you'..."
INGREDIENTS
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2 pounds chicken thighs or legs, skin-on and bone-in
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salt, to taste
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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6 strips bacon, chopped
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4 shallots, diced
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1 rib celery, diced
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4-5 thyme sprigs, divided
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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2 tablespoons brandy or whiskey
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2 tablespoons flour
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1/3 cup chicken stock
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1 1/2 cups hard dry apple cider
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2 apples, peeled, cored, and cut into wedges
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1/2 cup heavy cream
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