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Creamy Cider-Braised Chicken and Leeks

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A skillet full of creamy ciderbraised chicken and leeks served with a green salad sliced bread and lemon wedges.
Photo by Travis Rainey, Food Styling by Luciana Lamboy, Prop Styling by Gerri Williams

With the blistered, glistening skin of good roast chicken and the sauciness of a stew, this is a quietly elegant, cozy dinner. Braising the leeks in the cider prior to roasting breaks down their sturdy outer layers, ensuring a wondrously silky outcome. The tang of fresh cider is echoed in the crème fraîche, which creates a creamy yet light sauce. Serve with a simply dressed green salad.

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