Description
Enjoy the warm flavors of fall with Sticky Apple Cider Chicken in this delightful crowd-pleaser that features a caramelized glaze and a crisp, refreshing slaw.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup apple cider
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons dijon mustard
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 chicken thighs
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- 3 cups shredded cabbage
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cup apple slices
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 pinch celery seeds
- Fresh herbs, for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Glaze: In a medium saucepan, combine apple cider, honey, dijon mustard, and minced garlic. Simmer over medium heat for 10-15 minutes until thickened.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat a skillet with oil. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then sear skin-side down for 5-7 minutes. Flip and cook until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Glaze the Chicken: Pour the glaze over the chicken in the skillet. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook for 5-10 minutes, spooning the glaze over the chicken until sticky and caramelized.
- Prepare the Slaw: In a bowl, combine shredded cabbage, carrots, and apple slices. Whisk together apple cider vinegar, celery seeds, salt, and pepper, then drizzle over the slaw and toss to coat.
- Plate and Serve: Arrange the sticky chicken on a platter with the autumn slaw and garnish with fresh herbs.
Notes
Store leftover chicken in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Freeze for up to 2 months and reheat gently in a skillet. Keep slaw refrigerated separately from the chicken to maintain crispness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg
Keywords: autumn, chicken, apple cider, dinner, gluten-free