Why Sticky Apple Cider Chicken with Crisp Autumn Slaw Shines in Fall
This dish combines the sweetness of apple cider with tender chicken, making it a perfect fall meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken thighs
- 1 cup apple cider
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 4 cups slaw mix
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix apple cider, soy sauce, mustard, garlic powder, and ginger.
- Place chicken in a baking dish and pour the mixture over it.
- Marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 375°F and bake chicken for 25-30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in another bowl, combine slaw mix, apple cider vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper.
- Toss to combine and let sit while the chicken cooks.
- Serve the chicken with the slaw on the side.
Notes
- For best flavor, marinate the chicken overnight.
- Experiment with different types of vinegar for the slaw.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh with slaw
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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