Name: Classic French Chicken Normandy Recipe
Ingredients: For this recipe, use 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs. They provide rich flavor and stay moist during cooking. The skin crisps up beautifully while the meat becomes tender.; You will need 2 medium-sized tart apples such as Granny Smith or Braeburn. Sliced into wedges, they add a sweet-tart contrast to the savory elements of the dish.; One medium yellow onion is essential for building flavor. Chopped finely, it caramelizes nicely and contributes sweetness to the overall profile of the dish.; Use 3 cloves of garlic for a robust taste. Minced, garlic enhances the aroma and depth of flavor in the sauce.; A splash (about ¼ cup) of Calvados adds an authentic touch to your dish. This apple brandy infuses a delightful fragrance and complexity that elevates your meal.; You’ll need 1 cup of heavy cream for a luscious sauce. This ingredient makes the dish creamy and rich while balancing out the acidity from the apples.; Use 1 cup of low-sodium chicken broth to create a flavorful base for your sauce without overpowering other ingredients.; A handful (about 1 tablespoon) of fresh thyme adds an herbal note that complements both chicken and apples beautifully.; 

Description

French Chicken Normandy is a delightful dish that combines tender chicken with a creamy apple sauce. Originating from the picturesque region of Normandy in France, this recipe captures the essence of rustic French cooking. With its rich flavors and comforting texture, it’s perfect for family dinners or special occasions. This dish not only showcases the culinary traditions of France but also brings warmth and satisfaction to your table.

Ingredients

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Chicken Thighs

For this recipe, use 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs. They provide rich flavor and stay moist during cooking. The skin crisps up beautifully while the meat becomes tender.

Apples

You will need 2 medium-sized tart apples such as Granny Smith or Braeburn. Sliced into wedges, they add a sweet-tart contrast to the savory elements of the dish.

Onion

One medium yellow onion is essential for building flavor. Chopped finely, it caramelizes nicely and contributes sweetness to the overall profile of the dish.

Garlic

Use 3 cloves of garlic for a robust taste. Minced, garlic enhances the aroma and depth of flavor in the sauce.

Calvados (Apple Brandy)

A splash (about ¼ cup) of Calvados adds an authentic touch to your dish. This apple brandy infuses a delightful fragrance and complexity that elevates your meal.

Heavy Cream

You’ll need 1 cup of heavy cream for a luscious sauce. This ingredient makes the dish creamy and rich while balancing out the acidity from the apples.

Chicken Broth

Use 1 cup of low-sodium chicken broth to create a flavorful base for your sauce without overpowering other ingredients.

Fresh Thyme

A handful (about 1 tablespoon) of fresh thyme adds an herbal note that complements both chicken and apples beautifully.