Sticky Apple Cider Chicken: The Best Dish for Fall Vibes
Discover why Sticky Apple Cider Chicken paired with Crisp Autumn Slaw is the ultimate dish for fall, celebrating the flavors of the season.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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- 4 chicken thighs bone-in, skin-on
- 1 cup apple cider
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups green cabbage, shredded
- 1 cup carrots, shredded
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large oven-safe skillet, combine apple cider, brown sugar, cinnamon, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer.
- Add the chicken thighs to the skillet and sear both sides until browned.
- Transfer the skillet to the oven and roast for 30-35 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
- While the chicken cooks, prepare the slaw by combining cabbage, carrots, apple cider vinegar, olive oil, and honey in a bowl.
- Serve the chicken with the crisp autumn slaw on the side.
Notes
- For added flavor, marinate the chicken in the apple cider mixture for a few hours before cooking.
- Feel free to customize the slaw by adding nuts or dried fruits.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh with slaw
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 12 grams
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 18 grams
- Saturated Fat: 5 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 20 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 30 grams
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
Keywords: Sticky Apple Cider Chicken, Autumn Recipes, Fall Dinner, Chicken Thighs