Sticky Apple Cider Chicken: Easy Recipe with Crisp Autumn Slaw
A deliciously sticky apple cider chicken served with a crisp autumn slaw, perfect for a cozy meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken thighs
- 1 cup apple cider
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 4 cups shredded cabbage
- 1 apple, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix together apple cider, soy sauce, dijon mustard, honey, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Place chicken thighs in a baking dish and pour the marinade over the chicken. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Bake the chicken for 25-30 minutes, or until fully cooked.
- While the chicken is baking, combine shredded cabbage, sliced apple, mayonnaise, and apple cider vinegar in a large bowl.
- Toss the slaw until well mixed and serve alongside the sticky chicken.
Notes
- For extra flavor, let the chicken marinate overnight.
- This dish pairs well with crusty bread.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh with slaw
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg