Bring a taste of the autumn orchard to your dinner table with this fragrant and comforting roasted chicken dish. The warmth of nutmeg paired with tender baked apples creates a beautiful balance of flavors that makes any weeknight meal feel like a special occasion.

Recipe Details

  • Yields: 4
  • Prep Time: 10 min
  • Cook Time: 40 min
  • Total Time: 50 min

Ingredients

  • Chicken breasts or similar cuts
  • Onions
  • Nutmeg (Nuez moscada)
  • Apples
  • Potatoes
  • Cream or crème fraîche
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • 1 glass (33cl) of wine or cognac
  • Butter (for filling apples)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 200C and lightly grease an oven-safe roasting tray.
  2. Season the chicken pieces thoroughly with a mixture of nutmeg, salt, and pepper.
  3. Prepare the apples by removing the centers. Fill the hollowed-out cores with a small amount of butter and a dusting of nutmeg.
  4. Arrange the seasoned chicken, sliced onions, and prepared apples onto the roasting tray.
  5. Add another light seasoning of salt and pepper over the top of the ingredients.
  6. Place the tray in the oven and roast for approximately 40 minutes.
  7. While the chicken is cooking, prepare your side dish by boiling the potatoes with their skins on until they are soft. Once tender, remove the skins and mash the potatoes with a fork, incorporating milk or crème fraîche until you reach a smooth consistency.
  8. Near the end of the cooking process, pour the glass of wine or cognac into the tray. Continue to cook until the chicken is entirely cooked through and the juices run clear.
  9. Serve the savory chicken and sweet apples alongside a generous portion of the creamy mashed potatoes.

Tips for Success

For the best results with your mashed potatoes, boiling them with the skins on helps preserve their natural starch and flavor; just be sure to peel them while they are still warm for easier handling. When choosing your apples, varieties like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp hold their shape well during the roasting process. If you prefer a richer sauce, use crème fraîche rather than milk when finishing your potato mash.

Give this simple yet elegant recipe a try tonight and let the mouthwatering aroma of roasted apples and nutmeg fill your home.