Description
Chicken Normandy is a French-inspired dish that combines tender chicken thighs with sweet-tart apples, fresh sage, and a creamy apple cider sauce. The harmony of fruit, herbs, and cream creates a comforting, flavorful dish perfect for both special occasions and cozy family dinners.
Ingredients
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
2 Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and cut into ½-inch wedges
1 small yellow onion, diced
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons apple juice (to replace brandy)
Apple cider (unfiltered apple juice) – enough to nearly immerse the chicken
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
¼ cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh sage
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Pat the chicken thighs dry, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned on both sides. Remove the chicken and set aside.
- Add the apple wedges to the pot and sauté until golden brown. Remove the apples and set aside.
- Reduce the heat to medium. Add the diced onion and apple juice to the pot, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom. Cook until the onions soften, then add the garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Return the chicken to the pot, pour in enough apple cider to nearly immerse the chicken. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat, cover, and cook for 5–7 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
- Stir in the apples, Dijon mustard, heavy cream, and sage. Simmer uncovered for 5–7 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Plate the chicken with the apples and sauce. Serve with mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or crusty bread for a complete meal.
Notes
You can add vegetables like carrots, parsnips, or leeks to the pot when simmering the chicken for more texture and flavor.
For a dairy-free version, replace the heavy cream with coconut cream or a dairy-free cream alternative.
If using bone-in chicken, cook for an extra 10 minutes to ensure it’s fully cooked.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
