Cider Braised Chicken
April 2, 2025
How to Make Cider Braised Chicken
The perfect dish to feed a crowd when it’s cold outside. Apples and chard add flavor plus fiber and the yogurt adds creaminess and acidity to the sauce. The best part, this dish is made in one pot and finished in under 45 minutes.
Watch how to make cider braised chicken
15 min prep time
35 min cook time
4servings
1 thigh and ~ 1/3 cup sauce mixture
Step-By-Step Instructions:
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Heat bacon in a Dutch oven over medium heat, stirring frequently. Remove to a dish once fully cooked and golden brown.
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Drain the fat from the pan and add the oil. Increase the heat to medium-high and add the chicken thighs. Sear each side until browned but not cooked through, about 2 minutes each side.
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Remove the thighs to the dish with the bacon. Add the shallot and garlic. Heat until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
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Add the vinegar, broth, mustard, pepper and thyme. Use the back of a spoon to scrape up any browned bits stuck to the bottom of the pan.
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Stir in the apples and chard. Add the thighs and bacon back into the pot. Make sure the chicken is covered in liquid.
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Bring to a boil and then reduce the heat to a simmer. Cover and cook for 20 minutes and the chicken reaches 165 F on a thermometer.
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Turn off the heat and stir in the yogurt. Enjoy!
Nutrition facts
4 Servings
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Serving Size
1 thigh and ~ 1/3 cup sauce mixture
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Amount per serving
Calories
210
- % Daily value*
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Total Fat
9g
12%-
Saturated Fat
2.3g
12% -
Trans Fats
0g
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Saturated Fat
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Cholesterol
105mg
35% -
Sodium
290mg
13% -
Total Carbohydrate
9g
3%-
Dietary Fiber
2g
7% -
Total Sugars
6g
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Added Sugars
0g
0%
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Dietary Fiber
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Protein
22g
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Potassium
480mg
10%