Cider-Braised Chicken with Apples, Bacon, and Sage Recipe

Ingredients (11)

• 4 whole chicken legs (about 2 pounds)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, cut into 1/8-inch thick slices
• 3 slices bacon, finely chopped
• 2 shallots, minced (about 3 tablespoons)
• 2 cups hard apple cider (see note)
• 2 tablespoons whole grain mustard
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 3 sprigs plus 1 tablespoon fresh sage leaves, divided
• 1 tablespoon heavy cream
• 1 tablespoon flour