This chicken stew with apples, cinnamon and a touch of honey is an easy, one-skillet fall meal. Serve it with rice or mashed sweet potatoes for a warming, comforting dinner.
Before sharing the recipe for this cozy Chicken Stew with Apples and Cinnamon, a quick personal note: in ten days my partner Solal and I are moving to Sydney, Australia for a year. It’s a huge change and an exciting adventure. We chose Australia partly for the sunshine and partly because getting a short-term Working Holiday visa was straightforward. The visa lets you work to fund your stay, although you can’t work more than six months for the same employer.
We don’t have a fixed plan beyond exploring, working to earn money while pursuing a few projects, and me continuing with a new course I’ll start in October. I plan to keep the blog active and post recipes regularly, though the frequency may dip as I settle into the new routine. I’m especially excited about Sydney’s food scene — fresh produce, farmers markets and great restaurants — and I look forward to sharing discoveries from there.
One challenge I anticipate is adapting recipes to a reversed season cycle: when it’s autumn or winter here, Australia has spring or summer. Some ingredients will be out of sync with what I’m used to, but with a little time and creativity I’ll make it work.
Now, onto the stew. This Chicken Stew with Apples and Cinnamon is a simple, satisfying dish perfect for cooler weather. It’s made in one pot with chicken drumsticks, onions, apples, cinnamon sticks and a little honey to balance the flavors. The combination of sweet apple and warm cinnamon pairs beautifully with tender chicken.
The recipe is adapted from a French source and is straightforward to prepare. Don’t be put off if it sounds a little unconventional — it’s homey, comforting and easy to make for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings.
If you try this Chicken Stew with Apples and Cinnamon, please rate the recipe and leave a comment to share how it turned out. I love hearing from readers and seeing your variations.
Chicken Stew with Apples and Cinnamon
This chicken stew with apples, cinnamon and a touch of honey is an easy one-skillet fall meal. Serve it with rice or mashed sweet potatoes for a comforting dinner.
Main Course
French
cheap, chicken, cinnamon, easy, honey, spices, stew
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 4 chicken drumsticks
- 1 large white onion chopped
- 3 large apples peeled and cubed
- 3 cinnamon sticks
- 2 tbsp honey
- ½ cup water
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
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Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan or Dutch oven over medium heat. Brown the chicken drumsticks on both sides, about 5 minutes total. Remove the chicken and set aside.
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In the same pan, add the chopped onion and cook for about 2 minutes until beginning to soften. Add the apple cubes, cinnamon sticks and honey, stirring to combine.
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Return the chicken to the pan, pour in ½ cup water, cover and simmer for about 30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink inside.
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Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve warm.
Recipe Notes
- Flavors develop overnight — it’s even better the next day.
- You can use other cuts like breasts or thighs; adjust cooking time accordingly.
- Toast and sprinkle pine nuts just before serving for extra texture and flavor.
Calories from Fat 90