Sticky Apple Cider Chicken: A Juicy Fall Favorite with Crisp Slaw
Learn how to make Sticky Apple Cider Chicken paired with a delicious Crisp Autumn Slaw.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- 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 apple cider vinegar
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 cups mixed slaw (cabbage, carrots, etc.)
- 1/2 cup celery, chopped
- 1/4 cup green onions, sliced
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine apple cider, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, cinnamon, ginger, salt, and pepper.
- Place chicken thighs in a baking dish and pour the marinade over them.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- While the chicken is baking, prepare the slaw by mixing the slaw, celery, and green onions in a large bowl.
- Serve the sticky chicken topped with the autumn slaw.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken overnight.
- Serve with crusty bread to soak up the sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh with slaw
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Sticky Apple Cider Chicken, Autumn Slaw, Fall Recipe