Description
This Apple Cider Chicken Stew is a cozy, gluten-free dish where tender chicken pieces, carrots, parsnips, and onions simmer in a flavorful apple cider and chicken broth base, finished with a hint of thyme and optional raisins for a touch of sweetness.
Ingredients
For the Stew:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
- 4 chicken drumsticks, skin removed
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon gluten-free flour
- ¾ cup apple cider
- 1¾ cups low-sodium chicken broth
- ½ onion, thinly sliced
- 1 lb parsnips, peeled and cut into 1” pieces
- 4 carrots, peeled and cut into 1” pieces
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ¼ cup raisins (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Brown Chicken: Brown chicken in a pot with olive oil, season with salt, then set aside.
- Make Roux: Stir in flour to make a roux.
- Add Liquids: Whisk in cider and broth, simmer until slightly thickened.
- Add Ingredients: Add onion, parsnips, carrots, thyme, and raisins. Return chicken to the pot.
- Bake: Cover and bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes.
- Serve: Let it cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Adjust chicken pieces based on preference.
- Substitute apple cider if needed.
- Raisins add a subtle sweetness.
- Thicken sauce with flour or cornstarch if desired.
- Freezes well for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking, Stewing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion (approx. 1/6 of recipe)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
