Sticky Apple Cider Chicken: A Juicy Autumn Delight with Crisp Slaw
Enjoy the flavors of autumn with this Sticky Apple Cider Chicken paired with a refreshing Crisp Autumn Slaw. This recipe highlights seasonal ingredients and is perfect for a cozy dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken thighs skinless and boneless
- 1 cup apple cider
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups cabbage, thinly sliced
- 1 cup carrots, grated
- 1/4 cup apple, diced
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix apple cider, Dijon mustard, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Add chicken and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Place marinated chicken in a baking dish and pour the marinade over it. Bake for 25-30 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
- In a separate bowl, combine cabbage, carrots, apple, apple cider vinegar, and honey. Toss to mix.
- Serve chicken warm with the autumn slaw on the side.
Notes
- For extra flavor, let the chicken marinate longer.
- Adjust sweetness by adding more or less honey to the slaw.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh with slaw
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg