Description
Sticky Apple Cider Chicken with Crisp Autumn Slaw is the ultimate cozy dish to savor this fall. This recipe features succulent chicken thighs glazed in a rich, sticky apple cider sauce that strikes the perfect balance between sweet and tangy. Paired with a vibrant autumn slaw of crisp cabbage, crunchy carrots, and tart apples, this meal is a delightful combination of comforting and refreshing flavors. Ideal for family gatherings or weeknight dinners, this dish not only pleases the palate but also embodies the essence of the season. Experience an explosion of flavor with every bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 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 Granny Smith apple, thinly sliced
Instructions
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine apple cider, honey, Dijon mustard, and minced garlic. Simmer until thickened into a glaze.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and season chicken thighs with salt and pepper. Sear for about 5-7 minutes per side.
- Pour the glaze over the chicken and cook on medium-low heat until caramelized.
- For the slaw, mix shredded cabbage, carrots, and apple in a bowl. Whisk together vinegar, celery seeds, salt, and pepper; drizzle over slaw and toss to combine.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 thigh (150g)
- Calories: 335
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 95mg