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A flavorful and comforting Dutch dish featuring tender chicken seasoned with a blend of spices, served alongside homemade applesauce and simple boiled potatoes. This recipe offers a savory and slightly sweet combination, highlighting common Dutch ingredients.
🧂 Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless Chicken thighs
- 800 g Potatoes(waxy variety, peeled and quartered)
- 4 large Apples(tart variety like Elstar or Goudreinet, peeled, cored, and roughly chopped)
- 2 tbsp Butter
- 2 tbsp Brown sugar
- 1 tsp Cinnamon
- 0.5 tsp Nutmeg
- 0.25 tsp Cloves(ground)
- 1 tbsp Lemon juice
- 100 ml Water
- 1 tsp Salt(divided)
- 0.5 tsp Black pepper(freshly ground)
- 1 tbsp Olive oil
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Prepare the applesauce: In a medium saucepan, combine the chopped apples, butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, lemon juice, and 50ml of water. Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
⏱️ 5 minutes - 2
Cover the saucepan, reduce heat to low, and let the apples cook for 20-25 minutes, or until very soft, stirring occasionally. Mash with a fork or potato masher to desired consistency. Add more water if it becomes too thick. Season with a pinch of salt.
⏱️ 25 minutes💡 Tip: For a smoother applesauce, you can use an immersion blender. - 3
While the applesauce is cooking, prepare the chicken: Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Season generously with salt and pepper on both sides.
💡 Tip: Ensuring the chicken is dry helps achieve a better sear. - 4
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken thighs for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown.
⏱️ 8 minutes - 5
Reduce heat to medium-low, add the remaining 50ml of water to the skillet, cover, and let the chicken simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until cooked through and tender.
⏱️ 20 minutes - 6
Meanwhile, boil the potatoes: Place the quartered potatoes in a large pot, cover with cold water, add 1 tsp of salt, and bring to a boil. Cook for 15-20 minutes, or until fork-tender. Drain well.
⏱️ 20 minutes - 7
Serve the spiced chicken with the homemade applesauce and boiled potatoes. Drizzle any pan juices over the chicken.
💡 Tip: A sprinkle of fresh parsley can add a nice garnish.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Adjust the spices in the applesauce to your preference.
- ✓Ensure chicken is cooked through but not dry.
- ✓Waxy potatoes hold their shape better when boiled.
🔄 Variations
- Add a pinch of ginger to the applesauce for extra warmth.
- Serve with a side of steamed green beans or Brussels sprouts.
- For a richer flavor, use chicken drumsticks or thighs with bone and skin.