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French Chicken Casserole

Cozy Up with French Chicken Casserole and Apples Delight

Comforting French Chicken Casserole featuring tender chicken, apples, and aromatic flavors, perfect for gatherings and cozy dinners.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: French
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Casserole
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil For browning the chicken
  • 4 pieces Chicken Thighs and Legs Bone-in and skin-on
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 2 pieces Shallots Or Medium Onion
  • 2 stalks Rib Celery
  • 3 sprigs Thyme Fresh
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 150 grams Bacon Lardons Or 6 strips of chopped bacon
  • 1/2 cup Brandy or Whiskey For deglazing
  • 2 tablespoons Flour
  • 2 cups Chicken Stock
  • 1 cup Hard Dry Apple Cider e.g., Strongbow
  • 2 pieces Apples Fried as wedges
  • 1/2 cup Double Cream Optional

Equipment

  • large casserole dish
  • wooden spatula
  • oven thermometer
  • slotted spoon
  • stove

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
  2. Pat the chicken dry, season with salt, and brown in olive oil for 5-7 minutes, skin-side down.
  3. Cook bacon lardons in the same dish for 4-5 minutes until crispy, then remove and leave fat.
  4. Sauté shallots and celery for 5-7 minutes until softened; add thyme.
  5. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds until fragrant.
  6. Deglaze the pan with brandy, simmering for 1-2 minutes to evaporate alcohol.
  7. Sprinkle in flour, cook for 1 minute, then gradually mix in chicken stock and cider until thickened.
  8. Add chicken and bacon back into the dish, cover, and bake for 30 minutes.
  9. Remove cover and bake for another 30 minutes to crisp the chicken skin.
  10. Fry apple wedges in reserved bacon fat for 5-7 minutes until golden.
  11. Stir in double cream and fried apples before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Serve warm over fluffy rice or alongside creamy mashed potatoes for a fulfilling meal.

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