Cider Glazed Chicken and Cabbage

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 pinch salt & freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
• 6 (6 ounce)  chicken breast halves, bone in, skin on
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 4-5 garlic cloves
• 3 carrots, peeled and thickly sliced
• 1 large onion, thickly sliced
• 3 bay leaves
• 1/2 cup golden raisin
• 2 tablespoons fresh flat-leaf parsley (minced)
• 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary
• 2 cups savoy cabbage (Or nappa only, shredded)
• 1 cup chicken stock
• 1 cup hard alcoholic cider (or apple cider)

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 325 degrees.

2. 2

   Combine the flour, salt, and pepper in a shallow bowl.

3. 3

   Dredge the chicken in flour mixture, shaking off excess.

4. 4

   In a large skillet over medium heat, warm the oil.

5. 5

   Add the chicken in batches and cook 3 to 4 minutes on each side or until lightly browned.

6. 6

   Transfer the chicken to a large oven proof baking dish.

7. 7

   Tuck garlic, carrots, onions and bay leaves in between the chicken pieces. Sprinkle with the raisins, parsley and rosemary.

8. 8

   Place the cabbage on top, season with salt and pepper and pour stock or broth and cider over top.

9. 9

   Cover with foil and bake for 1 1/4 hours to 1 1/2 hours or until the chicken is tender and cooked through.

10. 10

    To serve, place a chicken breast in the center of each of 6 plates and spoon the vegetables and sauce over the top.

11. 11

    Serve over mashed potatoes.