Sticky Apple Cider Chicken: Why It Shines with Crisp Autumn Slaw
Discover the delightful combination of Sticky Apple Cider Chicken and Crisp Autumn Slaw.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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- 4 pounds chicken thighs
- 2 cups apple cider
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 4 cups green cabbage, shredded
- 1 cup carrots, shredded
- 1/2 cup apples, diced
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons honey
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F.
- In a large bowl, combine apple cider, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, soy sauce, cinnamon, black pepper, and salt.
- Add chicken thighs to the bowl, ensuring they are well coated with the marinade.
- Place the chicken in a baking dish and pour any remaining marinade over the top.
- Bake for 45 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
- While the chicken is baking, mix together the cabbage, carrots, and apples in a separate bowl.
- In a small bowl, whisk together apple cider vinegar, olive oil, and honey for the slaw dressing.
- Pour the dressing over the slaw and toss well to combine.
- Serve the chicken warm with the slaw on the side.
Notes
- For a thicker glaze, cook the marinade on the stove before adding the chicken.
- Feel free to customize the slaw with your favorite ingredients.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh with slaw
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
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