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British Apple And Mustard Braised Chicken Thighs

Name: British Apple And Mustard Braised Chicken Thighs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: British
Ingredients: 800 g bone-in skin-on chicken thighs, trimmed of excess skin; 2 tbsp olive oil; 2 medium Granny Smith apples, cored and cut into 8 wedges each; 2 large shallots, finely diced; 2 tbsp whole grain mustard; 350 ml halal chicken stock; 4 sprigs fresh thyme; 60 ml heavy cream

A comforting British-inspired skillet meal featuring crisp skin chicken thighs braised in a savory chicken stock gravy infused with tart apples, shallots, and whole grain mustard.

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 30 min
Total: 45 min

Technique to learn

Pan Braising

Browning protein in fat over medium-high heat followed by gently simmering in liquid to lock in juices and concentrate flavor.

Instructions

Step 1: Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels and season generously with salt and black pepper on both sides.
Heat olive oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat and place chicken skin-side down; cook for 6 minutes until deep golden brown and crisp, then flip and cook for 3 minutes before removing to a side plate.

Step 3: Reduce heat to medium, add sliced apples and diced shallots to the remaining pan oil, and sauté for 4 minutes until lightly browned and softened.

Step 4: Stir whole grain mustard and fresh thyme sprigs into the pan, then pour in halal chicken stock while scraping up any browned bits on the bottom.

Step 5: Return chicken thighs to the skillet skin-side up, bring the liquid to a gentle simmer, cover with a lid, and braise for 20 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 74°C (165°F).

Step 6: Remove the lid, stir heavy cream into the pan sauce around the chicken, simmer uncovered for 3 minutes until slightly thickened, and serve immediately.

Cooking tips

Keep the chicken skin facing up when re-adding to the pan so it stays crispy during braising.
Granny Smith apples hold their structure well under heat without turning into applesauce.
Original home-cooking adaptation inspired by British; regional versions vary.
Use halal-certified meat, poultry, stock, sauces, cheese and other processed ingredients. Check labels and avoid cross-contamination. Recipe screening is not halal certification.

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