Sticky Apple Cider Chicken: Why This Juicy Dish Shines with Autumn Slaw
Discover the mouthwatering flavors of sticky apple cider chicken complemented by a crisp autumn slaw. Perfect for cozy dinners!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken thighs
- 1 cup apple cider
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups cabbage, shredded
- 1 cup carrots, shredded
- 1/4 cup apple, diced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
Instructions
- In a large skillet, combine apple cider, soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic powder, and black pepper.
- Add the chicken thighs and cook over medium heat until fully cooked, about 20 minutes.
- In a separate bowl, mix cabbage, carrots, and diced apple.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil and apple cider vinegar; pour over the slaw ingredients and toss to coat.
- Serve the sticky chicken over a bed of autumn slaw.
Notes
- For added flavor, marinate the chicken in the apple cider mixture for a few hours before cooking.
- This dish can be made with chicken breasts if preferred.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh with slaw
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
Keywords: Sticky Apple Cider Chicken, Autumn Slaw, Fall Recipes