FFwD: Chicken, Apples and Cream a la Normande

Chicken, Apples and Cream a la Normande

I have actually made something like this week’s French Fridays with Dorie Chicken, Apples and Cream a la Normande before, so I knew I would probably like it. And I did. I used regular brandy, as I didn’t have any Calvados. I also halved the amount of cream. Just because it’s the holidays and who needs more cream than necessary, right? Even with only 1/3 cup, it was very rich and delicious.

Oh and I also think I added garlic. Everything must have garlic. Here’s a link to everyone’s posts and my photos below.

Chicken, Apples and Cream a la Normande
Sauteing the chicken, lightly dusted with flour first.

Chicken, Apples and Cream a la Normande
Apples, onions and mushrooms added to the pan. A couple of cloves of garlic too.

Chicken, Apples and Cream a la Normande
After adding the brandy, reducing a bit.

Chicken, Apples and Cream a la Normande
Now the 1/3 (instead of 2/3’s) cup of cream.

Chicken, Apples and Cream a la Normande
Plated and ready for eating. Leftovers made great lunches the next day.

Christmas tree
We also decorated our (tiny) Christmas tree last week.

Chicken, Apples and Cream a la Normande
We had champagne while doing so. Look, it’s French!

Chicken, Apples and Cream a la Normande
Snowman close-up is quite festive.

14 Replies to “FFwD: Chicken, Apples and Cream a la Normande”

  1. Love your tree. We aren’t doing one this year because we will be traveling for the holidays and it just seems like a waste. But of course now I am sad because our home doesn’t feel very christmassy.

  2. Your photos are beautiful and yes, that is one adorable little tree! I used regular brandy, too, and left the peel on my apple. I think mine cooked down just a bit more than yours, but I have a feeling that it’s hard to mess up this dish.

  3. I’m eating this chicken dish for the third straight day and I still like it!!! (Although, tomorrow, no.) Your little tree, all loaded with ornaments, looks very festive and fun. And the fact that you drank Frenchchampagne throughout the process only added to it being trรจs chic. Love your little snowman and I understand that Portland has LOTS of snow.

  4. Everything looks beautiful and you’re right, I definitely could have halved the cream. Too bad I don’t think of these things until after…I totally approve of your champagne choice – yum!

  5. Sara: Thank you! ๐Ÿ™‚
    Rose: That’s where a small artificial tree comes in handy ๐Ÿ˜‰
    Alice: Have fun catching up!
    Diane: Thanks!
    Betsy: Less cream makes room for extra chocolate later ๐Ÿ™‚
    Tammy: Oh, I like the idea of leaving the peel on the apple!
    Teresa: Thank you!
    Maria: Happy holidays to you too!
    Mary: We’re actually fairly snow-free right now. Sometimes the hills get a little snow, but none that has stuck around town yet…
    Magg: Thank you! We liked the champagne too ๐Ÿ˜‰

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