Sticky Apple Cider Chicken: Why This Dish Shines with Autumn Slaw
Discover the delightful flavor of Sticky Apple Cider Chicken paired with a refreshing Autumn Slaw.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken thighs
- 1 cup apple cider
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 cups shredded cabbage
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, mix apple cider, vinegar, brown sugar, mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Place chicken thighs in a baking dish and pour the mixture over them.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.
- While the chicken is baking, combine cabbage, carrots, parsley, mayonnaise, and lemon juice in a large bowl to make the slaw.
- Serve the sticky chicken with autumn slaw on the side.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in the apple cider mixture overnight.
- Feel free to add nuts or seeds to the slaw for extra crunch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh with slaw
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Sticky Apple Cider Chicken, Autumn Slaw, Fall Recipes