Description
Sticky Apple Cider Chicken with Crisp Autumn Slaw is a delightful dish that captures the essence of fall with its sweet and tangy flavors. Juicy chicken thighs are glazed in a luscious apple cider sauce, providing a comforting warmth, while a vibrant slaw made from fresh seasonal produce adds refreshing crunch. Whether it’s for a cozy family dinner or a festive gathering, this recipe is an impressive and flavor-packed option that everyone will love. Easy to prepare and perfect for any occasion, it will quickly become a favorite in your autumn repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 1 cup apple cider
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups shredded green cabbage
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 medium apple (preferably Granny Smith)
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, combine apple cider, honey, Dijon mustard, and minced garlic. Simmer until reduced into a sticky glaze.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper, sear skin-side down until golden brown (5–7 minutes), then flip and cook for another 5 minutes.
- Pour the glaze over the chicken and reduce heat to medium-low, cooking until caramelized.
- For the slaw, mix cabbage, carrots, and sliced apple in a bowl. Whisk together apple cider vinegar with salt and pepper; drizzle over slaw mixture and toss gently.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh with slaw (approximately 210g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg