Sticky Apple Cider Chicken: Easy Recipe with Crisp Autumn Slaw
A delicious and easy recipe for sticky apple cider chicken served with a refreshing autumn slaw.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 1 cup apple cider
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cups shredded cabbage
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine apple cider, soy sauce, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Place the chicken thighs in a baking dish and pour the marinade over them.
- Bake for 30-40 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and caramelized.
- While the chicken is baking, prepare the slaw by mixing shredded cabbage, shredded carrots, apple cider vinegar, and honey in a bowl.
- Serve the sticky chicken with the autumn slaw on the side.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add red pepper flakes to the marinade.
- Marinating the chicken for a few hours will enhance the flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh with slaw
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg