Description
Sticky Apple Cider Chicken with Crisp Autumn Slaw is the perfect dish to embrace the cozy flavors of fall. This recipe features succulent chicken thighs glazed in a sweet and tangy apple cider sauce, complemented by a refreshing slaw that adds crunch and brightness. It’s a delightful combination that’s not only pleasing to the palate but also visually appealing, making it an ideal choice for family dinners or gatherings with friends. The juicy chicken paired with vibrant vegetables creates a harmonious balance that captures the essence of autumn dining.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 chicken thighs (bone-in, skin-on)
- 1 cup apple cider
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 cups green cabbage (shredded)
- 1 cup carrots (shredded)
- 1 medium apple (thinly sliced)
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, combine apple cider, honey, Dijon mustard, and minced garlic. Simmer over medium heat until thickened.
- Heat cooking oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then sear skin-side down until golden brown.
- Flip the chicken and pour the glaze over it. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook until the glaze is sticky.
- For the slaw, mix cabbage, carrots, and apple in a bowl. Whisk together apple cider vinegar, celery seeds, salt, and pepper in another bowl; drizzle over slaw and toss.
- Serve chicken on plates alongside slaw for a delightful meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 140mg