Sticky Apple Cider Chicken: Easy Recipe with Crisp Autumn Slaw
Enjoy a delicious Sticky Apple Cider Chicken paired with a refreshing Crisp Autumn Slaw in this easy recipe.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken thighs
- 1 cup apple cider
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 cups shredded cabbage
- 1 carrot, grated
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
Instructions
- In a large saucepan, combine apple cider, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, brown sugar, thyme, salt, and black pepper.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and add chicken thighs. Simmer until cooked through.
- In a large bowl, mix cabbage, carrot, mayonnaise, and lemon juice to prepare the slaw.
- Serve chicken topped with sauce alongside the slaw.
Notes
- Adjust seasoning according to your taste.
- For a spicier kick, add some red pepper flakes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh with slaw
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg