Description
Experience the comforting flavors of Normandy with this delightful Poulet Normandie, featuring tender chicken in a creamy apple-infused sauce. Perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a cozy family meal.
Ingredients
- Bone-in, skin-on chicken pieces
- Tart apples (e.g., Granny Smith or Braeburn)
- Yellow onions or shallots
- Calvados or apple cider (or non-alcoholic apple juice)
- Heavy cream (or half-and-half or non-dairy cream alternative)
- Fresh thyme (or dried thyme in smaller quantities)
- Butter
- Olive oil
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Start by patting the chicken pieces dry with paper towels. Season generously with salt and pepper.
- Sear the Chicken: In a large skillet or Dutch oven, heat a tablespoon of olive oil and a tablespoon of butter over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces, skin side down, and sear until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes per side. Remove the chicken and set aside.
- Sauté the Aromatics: In the same skillet, add another tablespoon of butter if needed, then add the chopped onions (or shallots). Sauté until they are translucent and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the Apples: Toss in the sliced apples and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until they begin to soften.
- Deglaze the Pan: Pour in the apple cider (or non-alcoholic apple juice), scraping up the brown bits from the bottom of the pan. This will add incredible flavor to your dish.
- Return the Chicken: Place the seared chicken back into the skillet, skin side up. Add the thyme sprigs and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Simmer: Cover the skillet and let it simmer on low heat for about 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
- Add the Cream: Once the chicken is cooked, remove it again from the skillet. Stir in the heavy cream (or half-and-half) and cook for an additional 5 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Finish and Serve: Return the chicken to the skillet, spoon sauce over the top, and let it warm through for a couple of minutes. Serve it with crusty bread, rice, or mashed potatoes to soak up that delicious sauce!
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg
Keywords: For deeper flavor, consider marinating the chicken in apple cider and thyme for a few hours. A vegetarian option can be made by substituting chicken with hearty mushrooms or plant-based alternatives.