Sticky Apple Cider Chicken with Crisp Autumn Slaw: A Cozy Delight
A warm and flavorful dish perfect for autumn.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds chicken thighs
- 1 cup apple cider
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 cups coleslaw mix
- 1/2 cup chopped apples
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon honey
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper, then sear in the skillet until browned.
- In a bowl, mix apple cider, vinegar, and mustard; pour over the chicken.
- Reduce heat and simmer until chicken is cooked through.
- In another bowl, combine coleslaw mix, apples, walnuts, mayonnaise, and honey.
- Serve the chicken with the autumn slaw on the side.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in apple cider overnight.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 150mg