Description
Sticky Apple Cider Chicken with Crisp Autumn Slaw is the ultimate fall comfort food that combines juicy, caramelized chicken thighs with a sweet and tangy apple cider glaze. This dish captures the essence of autumn in every bite while the refreshing slaw adds a delightful crunch. Perfect for cozy family dinners or festive gatherings, this easy-to-make meal will impress your guests and satisfy your cravings for seasonal flavors. With minimal preparation time and wholesome ingredients, you can enjoy a nutritious dinner that embodies warmth and heartiness.
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 green cabbage, shredded
- 1 cup carrots, shredded
- 1 medium Granny Smith apple, thinly sliced
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, combine apple cider, honey, Dijon mustard, and minced garlic. Simmer until thickened into a glaze.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper; sear skin side down until golden (5-7 minutes). Flip and cook for another 5 minutes.
- Pour the glaze over the chicken, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook gently while spooning glaze over thighs until caramelized.
- In a large bowl, mix cabbage, carrots, and apple slices. Whisk together vinegar, celery seeds, salt, and pepper; drizzle over slaw and toss.
- Serve chicken alongside slaw for a comforting meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh (150g) with slaw (100g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 120mg