Seared Chicken & Autumn Vegetables with Apple Cider-Mustard Jus

(from castro15’s recipe box)

Categories: Meals

Ingredients

  • 2 Boneless, Skin-On Chicken Thighs
  • 1 Purple Top Turnip
  • 1 Pound Cone Cabbage
  • 1 Red Onion
  • 1 Bunch Thyme
  • 3 Tablespoons Chicken Demi-Glace
  • 2 Tablespoons Butter
  • 1 Ounce Dried Turkish Figs
  • 1 Tablespoon Whole Grain Djion Mustard
  • 1/4 Cup Apple Cider

Directions

  1. Wash and dry the fresh produce. Peel and medium dice the turnip. Peel and medium dice the onion. Remove and discard the outer leaves of the cabbage; halve, core and medium dice. Pick the thyme leaves off the stems; discard the stems. Small dice the figs.

  2. Pat the chicken dry with paper towels; season with salt and pepper on both sides. In a large pan, heat 2 teaspoons of olive oil on medium-high until hot. Add the seasoned chicken, skin sides down. Cook 6 to 8 minutes on the first side, or until the skin is browned and crispy. Flip and cook 2 to 3 minutes, or until just cooked through. Transfer to a plate, leaving any browned bits (or fond) in the pan.

  3. Add 2 teaspoons of olive oil to the pan of reserved fond; heat on medium-high until hot. Add the turnip; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, 4 to 6 minutes, or until browned and slightly tender.

  4. Add the onion, cabbage and all but a big pinch of the thyme to the pan of turnip; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, 3 to 5 minutes, or until the cabbage is slightly wilted.

  5. To the pan of vegetables, add the figs, mustard, demi-glace, apple cider, ⅓ cup of water and cooked chicken (along with any juices from the plate); season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, 3 to 5 minutes, or until the liquid is slightly reduced in volume. Add the butter and cook, stirring occasionally, 1 to 2 minutes, or until thoroughly combined. Remove from heat.

  6. Divide the finished vegetables and chicken between 2 dishes. Garnish with the remaining thyme. Enjoy!

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