Sticky Apple Cider Chicken with Crisp Autumn Slaw
Enjoy sticky apple cider chicken paired with crisp autumn slaw for a comforting meal. Make this delightful dish today!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 chicken thighs (bone-in, skin-on)
- 1 cup apple cider
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon cooking oil (vegetable or olive oil)
- 2 cups green cabbage (shredded)
- 1 cup carrots (shredded)
- 1 medium apple (thinly sliced)
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon celery seeds
- Fresh parsley or chives (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the glaze by simmering apple cider, honey, Dijon mustard, and minced garlic in a small saucepan until thickened.
- Sear seasoned chicken thighs in a skillet until golden brown on both sides.
- Coat the chicken with the prepared glaze and cook until caramelized.
- Toss together shredded cabbage, carrots, and sliced apple in a bowl. Whisk apple cider vinegar with salt and pepper to dress the slaw.
- Serve the sticky chicken alongside the crisp slaw for a wholesome meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh with slaw (approx. 250g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg