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Sticky Apple Cider Chicken

Sticky Apple Cider Chicken: A Comforting Fall Delight

Experience the warmth of fall with this Sticky Apple Cider Chicken, featuring a sweet glaze and crisp slaw.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400

Ingredients
  

For the Glaze
  • 1 cup Apple Cider Can be substituted with apple juice
  • 1/4 cup Honey Natural sweetener
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon Mustard For tanginess
  • 2 cloves Minced Garlic Use fresh for best results
For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Chicken Thighs Can substitute with chicken breasts
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For the Autumn Slaw
  • 2 cups Shredded Cabbage Base of the slaw
  • 1 cup Shredded Carrots
  • 1 piece Diced Apple Adds freshness
  • 1 tablespoon Apple Cider Vinegar For acidity
  • 1 teaspoon Celery Seeds Enhances slaw flavor
  • to taste Chopped Parsley or Chives For garnish

Equipment

  • medium saucepan
  • large skillet
  • Mixing bowl
  • small bowl

Method
 

Directions
  1. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine apple cider, honey, Dijon mustard, and minced garlic. Bring to a simmer and cook for about 10-15 minutes until thickened.
  2. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper, sear skin-side down for about 5-7 minutes, flip and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
  3. Pour the sticky glaze over the chicken, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook for another 7-10 minutes, spooning glaze over chicken until cooked through.
  4. In a large bowl, combine shredded cabbage, carrots, and diced apple. In a small bowl, whisk together apple cider vinegar, celery seeds, and salt, then drizzle over the slaw and toss.
  5. Arrange glazed chicken thighs on a platter with the autumn slaw. Garnish with parsley or chives and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 35gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure the glaze is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon. Serve chicken warm for the best experience.

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