One-Pot Apple Cider Braised Chicken with Brussels Sprouts & Bacon

Serves: up to 6 | Cooking time: 35 minutes

Developed by Lexi’s Clean Kitchen exclusively for Farmer Focus!

INGREDIENTS

5 pieces nitrate-free bacon
2 pounds Farmer Focus Chicken Drumsticks and/or Bone-In-Skin-On Chicken Thighs
1/4 cup leeks, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon sea salt, more to taste
1/2 teaspoon black pepper, more to taste
1/2 pound brussels sprouts, quartered
1 bundle fresh thyme
2 cups fresh apple cider
2 teaspoons dijon mustard, more to taste
1 tablespoon maple syrup

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One-Pot Apple Cider Braised Chicken with Brussels Sprouts & Bacon

INGREDIENTS

5 pieces nitrate-free bacon

2 pounds Farmer Focus Chicken Drumsticks and/or Bone-In-Skin-On Chicken Thighs

1/4 cup leeks, diced

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 teaspoon cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon sea salt, more to taste

1/2 teaspoon black pepper, more to taste

1/2 pound brussels sprouts, quartered

1 bundle fresh thyme

2 cups fresh apple cider

2 teaspoons dijon mustard, more to taste

1 tablespoon maple syrup