Sticky Apple Cider Chicken with Crisp Autumn Slaw: A Mouthwatering Fall Recipe
A mouthwatering fall recipe featuring tender chicken glazed with sticky apple cider and served with a refreshing autumn slaw.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 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 soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups shredded cabbage
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1/2 cup sliced apples
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix apple cider, soy sauce, honey, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Marinate the chicken thighs in the mixture for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Place the marinated chicken in a baking dish and pour the remaining marinade over it.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and caramelized.
- In a separate bowl, combine shredded cabbage, carrots, sliced apples, apple cider vinegar, olive oil, maple syrup, and walnuts to make the slaw.
- Toss the slaw until well combined and serve alongside the sticky chicken.
Notes
- For extra flavor, let the chicken marinate overnight.
- Feel free to add other seasonal vegetables to the slaw.
- This dish pairs well with crusty bread or rice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh with slaw
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg