Sticky Apple Cider Chicken: Easy Recipe with Crisp Autumn Slaw
A delightful combination of flavors, this Sticky Apple Cider Chicken is paired perfectly with a crisp autumn slaw for a seasonal meal.
- 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
- 2 pounds chicken thighs
- 1 cup apple cider
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 4 cups shredded cabbage
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1/4 cup apple slices
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together apple cider, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- Place chicken in a baking dish, pour the apple cider mixture over the top, and bake for 35-40 minutes until cooked through.
- While the chicken is baking, combine shredded cabbage, carrots, and apple slices in a large bowl.
- In a separate jar, mix apple cider vinegar, olive oil, and maple syrup, then pour over the slaw and toss to coat.
- Serve the chicken hot with the slaw on the side.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in the apple cider mixture for a few hours before baking.
- Feel free to add nuts or seeds to the slaw for some crunch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh with slaw
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg