Hairy Bikers Somerset Chicken Recipe
The Hairy Bikers Somerset Chicken Recipe is a true British classic. It brings the taste of the countryside to your kitchen.
Equipment
- Large skillet
- Sharp knife
- Cutting Board
- Wooden Spoon
- Measuring Jug
Ingredients
- Chicken Breasts 4
- Smoked Bacon 100 g
- Apples 2
- Onion 1
- Dry Cider 300 ML
- Heavy Cream 150 ML
- Fresh Sage 1 Tbsp
- Butter 1 Tbsp
- Olive Oil 1 Tbsp
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper. Heat oil and butter in your large skillet. Place the chicken in the pan carefully now.
- Fry the chicken until both sides are golden brown. Remove the chicken and set it on a plate. Keep the pan hot for the next step.
- Add the chopped bacon to the same hot pan. Fry it until the pieces become very crispy. The fat will add a lot of flavor.
- Add the sliced onions and apples to the pan. Cook them until they start to turn soft. Stir them often so they do not burn.
- Pour the apple cider into the skillet slowly now. Stir the bottom to release all the brown bits. This is where the big flavor lives.
- Place the chicken back into the pan with the cider. Let it simmer gently for about fifteen minutes. Make sure the chicken is cooked all the way.
- Stir in the heavy cream and the chopped sage. Let the sauce bubble and thicken for a minute. Your Ingredients for Hairy Bikers Somerset Chicken are now ready.
Notes
- Use a dry cider for the most authentic taste.
- Do not overcook the chicken or it gets tough.
- Slice the apples into thick wedges so they stay firm.
- Make sure the pan is hot before adding chicken.
- Fresh sage tastes much better than the dried kind.
- Scrape the pan well to get all the tasty juices.
- Let the chicken rest for two minutes before serving.