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Sticky Apple Cider Chicken with Crisp Autumn Slaw

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  • Author: mohamed
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Sautéing
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten-Free

Description

A delightful dish combining tender, glazed chicken thighs with a refreshing autumn slaw featuring Granny Smith apples and vibrant vegetables.


Ingredients

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  • 6 chicken thighs, bone-in and skin-on
  • 1 cup apple cider
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 tablespoon cooking oil (vegetable or olive oil)
  • 2 cups green cabbage, shredded
  • 1 cup carrots, shredded
  • 1 medium apple (preferably Granny Smith), thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1/4 teaspoon celery seeds
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley or chives, chopped

Instructions

  1. Prepare the apple cider glaze by combining apple cider, honey, Dijon mustard, and minced garlic in a small saucepan. Simmer over medium heat until thickened, about 10-15 minutes.
  2. Heat cooking oil in a heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-high heat, season chicken thighs with salt and pepper, and sear them skin-side down until golden and crisp, about 5-7 minutes.
  3. Flip the chicken and cook for an additional 5 minutes until nearly cooked through.
  4. Pour the apple cider glaze over the chicken and reduce heat to medium-low. Cook gently, spooning glaze over the chicken, for about 10 minutes until sticky and caramelized.
  5. Prepare the autumn slaw by combining shredded cabbage, shredded carrots, and sliced apple in a bowl. In another bowl, whisk together apple cider vinegar, celery seeds, and seasoning; drizzle over the slaw and toss.
  6. Plate the chicken with a generous portion of autumn slaw and serve immediately.

Notes

Serve over rice or with roasted root vegetables for a complete meal. Ensure to check the doneness of the chicken using a meat thermometer.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 22g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 25g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 120mg