Shaker Chicken - cooking recipe

Ingredients

8 free-range skinless chicken thighs
salt & freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup butter
4 Red Delicious apples
1 tablespoon dark brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice or 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
2 1/2 cups hot chicken stock
2 bay leaves, torn
1/3 cup heavy cream
Red Delicious apple, slices (to garnish)

Preparation

Season the chicken with salt and pepper.
Melt butter in a large saucepan, add the chicken and saute until browned on all sides.
Remove from the heat, lift out the chicken with a slotted spoon, and set aside.
Quarter and peel the apples, then core and slice them.
Return the casserole to the heat and add the apples, sugar, spice 2 cups stock, and the bay leaves.
Simmer for 15 minutes, stirring the apples frequently.
Return the chicken to the pan, cover and simmer for 30 minutes or until tender, adding more stock if necessary.
Add the cream and heat through, then taste the sauce for seasoning.
Serve hot, garnished with apple slices.