Sticky Apple Cider Chicken with Crisp Autumn Slaw
A delightful fall dish featuring tender chicken thighs marinated in sweet and tangy apple cider, served with a crunchy autumn slaw.
- Prep Time: 30 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Total Time: 1 hr
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner, Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American, Autumn
Ingredients
4 chicken thighs, bone-in and skin-on
1 cup fresh apple cider
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons honey
Salt and pepper to taste
For the Slaw:
2 cups shredded cabbage
1 carrot, grated
1 apple, diced
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
1. In a bowl, mix apple cider, soy sauce, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and pepper.
2. Marinate the chicken thighs in this mixture for at least 30 minutes.
3. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
4. Place the marinated chicken in a baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes or until fully cooked.
5. In a separate bowl, combine shredded cabbage, grated carrot, diced apple, apple cider vinegar, and olive oil to create the slaw.
6. Serve the sticky chicken hot with the autumn slaw on the side.
Notes
Ensure you marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes for better flavor. Marinating overnight can enhance the taste even more. The slaw is best eaten fresh.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh with slaw
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg