chicken with cider and cream
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.
prep time
15 Min
cook time
1 Hr
method
Stove Top
yield
6 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 1 cup creme fraiche
- 2 1/2 to 3 pounds chicken pieces, bone in
- 1/4 cup butter
- 2 cups apple cider or apple juice
- 2 cups chantarelle mushrooms
- 12 small pearl onions
- 1/2 cup celery, chopped
- 2 tablespoons apple schnaps (fruit brandy)
How To Make chicken with cider and cream
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Step 1Brown chicken pieces on all sides in hot butter about 15 minutes; remove from the skillet.
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Step 2To 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.
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Step 3For 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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