Braised Chicken with Cider & Apples

Comfort in a Pan

There's something undeniably soothing about the sound of a gently sizzling pan. That faint simmer, that smell that fills the house and seems to say, "Slow down, everything's going to be okay." For Anthony, apple cider braised chicken is exactly the kind of dish that transforms a simple Tuesday night into a moment of absolute comfort.

It all begins with the crackling of melting butter, the slowly browning chicken, and the promise of a sauce that will take shape over the minutes. As the apples tenderly caramelize alongside the onions, the aroma of cider rises, a touch sweet, a touch tangy, reminiscent of autumn markets and walks among orchards.

This dish tells a story: that of the passing seasons, of unpretentious shared meals, of evenings where simplicity becomes luxury. It also evokes the generosity of a cuisine that seeks not to impress, but to bring people together.

For Anthony, the secret to this chicken is balance: the sweetness of the apples, the vibrancy of the cider, the warmth of the mustard, and the depth of the honey. A balance that, in a way, resembles autumn itself. A season when nature slows down, but everything seems more vibrant, more real.

So, when the lid lifts and the steam reveals its symphony of aromas, all that's left is to serve yourself, savour... and let autumn do its work.