Apple Cider Chicken with Caramelized Shallots

Ingredients:

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
5 shallots, peeled and diced
2 cups apple cider
2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
2 cups chicken stock
1/8 tsp fennel seed
1/8 tsp red pepper flakes
salt and pepper to taste
olive oil


Directions:

1. In a medium sized pot, saute the shallots with the olive oil until browned and caramelized, about 20 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Add fennel seed and red pepper flakes.

2. Add the apple cider to the shallots and bring it to a boil. Allow the apple cider to reduce to half on medium heat, about 20-25 minutes. Stir every so often.

3. Add the stock and vinegar, bring to a boil, and then cook the sauce on medium heat for about 20 minutes.

4. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Season the chicken breast with salt and pepper. In a pan, sear the chicken breast until nicely browned on both sides, about 5 minutes per side.

5. Place the chicken breast on a baking dish in the oven for about 15 minutes to finish cooking.

6. Serve the chicken breast with the apple cider sauce on top. Enjoy!