How to Make Braised Chicken Thighs and Apples #cooking #food

Soak leeks in salt water to clean them.

Heat a 12-inch cast iron skillet and add 1/3 cup vegetable oil to coat the bottom.

Season chicken thighs with salt, black pepper, and Mrs Dash on both sides.

Place chicken thighs skin side down in the skillet and sear for 5 minutes.

Flip chicken thighs and sear for another 5 minutes until golden brown.

Remove excess oil from the skillet and add 1 stick of butter to melt.

Add flour to the melted butter and cook for a couple of minutes to remove the raw flour taste.

Pour in 1/2 cup apple cider and 1.5 cups chicken broth, stirring to combine.

Add cleaned leeks to the bottom of the skillet.

Nestle the seared chicken thighs on top of the leeks.

Add sliced apples to the skillet, distributing them evenly.

Cover the skillet and simmer on medium heat for 30 minutes.

Add fresh thyme leaves to the skillet during the last moments of cooking.

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