At Paolo’s Table – Autumn Apple Chicken

You may be surprised to learn that Paolo is a keen chef; when he is not working wonders with interiors, you’ll most likely find him in the kitchen cooking up a storm. This is one of his favourite recipes; Autumn Apple Chicken

You will need:

• 4 chicken breasts with skin on
• 8 shallots
• rosemary sprig
• 1 garlic clove
• 2 apples cut in half
• 1 cup apple cider
• 1 cup chicken stock
• salt and pepper

Instructions:

• Preheat oven to 180 degrees
• Start by melting butter and olive oil in a large oven proof casserole pot
• Brown the chicken all over and season well, then move it to a plate
• Chop the shallots, rosemary and garlic and cook in the same casserole in the buttery juices
• Add the half apples and caramelise on the edge
• Return the chicken to the casserole, add the cider and stock, cover and cook for 30 minutes in the preheated oven 
• Remove the pot from the oven and drain ingredients to a plate and cover with silver foil leaving the liquid
• Add the cream and reduce to a thick and intense sauce
• Pour the sauce over the chicken and serve immediately with some roasted potatoes or a fresh lamb lettuce.

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