Sticky Apple Cider Chicken: Easy Recipe with Crisp Autumn Slaw
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Enjoy this delicious Sticky Apple Cider Chicken served with a fresh and crunchy Autumn Slaw that perfectly balances sweetness and tang.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-free
- 4 chicken thighs
- 1 cup apple cider
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups shredded cabbage
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add chicken thighs and brown on both sides.
- Remove chicken and sauté onion until translucent.
- Add garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper, then return chicken to the skillet.
- Pour apple cider over and simmer until chicken is cooked through.
- In a bowl, mix cabbage, carrots, vinegar, honey, and walnuts for the slaw.
- Serve the chicken hot with the slaw on the side.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in apple cider for a few hours before cooking.
- This dish can be served with rice or quinoa for a heartier meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh with slaw
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg