Description
This cider braised chicken with caramelized onions is a cozy, comforting dish made with juicy chicken, apple cider, mushrooms, and deeply caramelized onions. Perfect for fall dinners, it balances sweet and savory flavors and can be made in the oven or slow cooker.
Ingredients
2 pounds chicken (thighs or breasts)
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Kosher salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
1 tablespoon salted butter
4 yellow onions, thinly sliced
2 cups apple cider
2 cups sliced mushrooms
4 cloves garlic, chopped
2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme
1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage
1 cup chicken broth or dry white wine
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Season the chicken with salt and pepper, then coat with flour.
- In a large oven-safe skillet over high heat, sear the chicken on one side until browned. Remove and set aside.
- Add butter and sliced onions to the skillet. Cook for 5 minutes until softened.
- Pour in ½ cup apple cider, season with salt and pepper, and cook another 5–8 minutes until onions are golden and cider evaporates.
- Add mushrooms, garlic, thyme, and sage. Stir to combine.
- Return the chicken to the skillet. Add the remaining 1½ cups of apple cider and the chicken broth or wine.
- Roast uncovered for 30 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and tender. Cover if the sauce reduces too much.
- Serve hot with wild rice pilaf, mashed potatoes, or crusty bread. Spoon pan sauce and onions over the top.
Notes
Add sliced apples during the last 10 minutes of cooking for more fall flavor.
Use bone-in chicken for deeper flavor and tenderness.
Swap in rosemary instead of sage for a different herbal profile.
Add a splash of heavy cream at the end for a creamy sauce.
Use hearty vegetables like butternut squash or cauliflower for a vegetarian version.
Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
