Chicken thighs with apple-garlic puree
4 servings
30 minutes
Chicken thighs with apple-garlic puree is a harmonious blend of tender chicken meat and aromatic fruit-spice puree. This recipe is inspired by Italian cuisine, where meat is often paired with fruits to create a complex flavor profile. Apples baked with garlic, sage, and spices acquire a rich sweet-spicy aroma that perfectly complements the juicy chicken thighs. The baked apple puree becomes soft, velvety, and has a light caramel note. The dish is served with chopped parsley, adding freshness and brightness to the taste. It is perfect for both a cozy home dinner and a festive table, impressing with its exquisite yet simple preparation.
1
Preheat the oven to 250 degrees.
2
In a bowl, mix peeled and diced apples, finely chopped sage, cinnamon, nutmeg, minced garlic, and 0.25 teaspoons of salt. Mix well and place in a greased baking dish.
- Apple: 700 g
- Fresh sage: 5 g
- Ground cinnamon: 0.3 teaspoon
- Ground nutmeg: pinch
- Garlic: 4 cloves
- Salt: 0.5 teaspoon
3
Sprinkle the chicken thighs with the remaining salt and pepper and place them on the apples. Bake for about 25 minutes until the chicken is cooked and the apples are soft. Transfer the chicken to a plate and keep warm.
- Chicken thighs: 8 pieces
- Freshly ground black pepper: 0.3 teaspoon
- Apple: 700 g
- Salt: 0.5 teaspoon
- Freshly ground black pepper: 0.3 teaspoon
4
Gently mash the apples.
- Apple: 700 g
5
Serve the chicken with apple-garlic puree, sprinkled with parsley.
- Chopped parsley: to taste