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Sticky Apple Cider Chicken

Sticky Apple Cider Chicken for Cozy Fall Dinners

Sticky Apple Cider Chicken brings a sweet and tangy flavor to your autumn dinner table.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 380
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Glaze
  • 1 cup Apple Cider or apple juice for a lighter flavor
  • 1/4 cup Honey adjust to taste if substituting with another sweetener
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon Mustard or yellow mustard for a milder flavor
  • 2 cloves Minced Garlic use fresh or pre-minced for convenience
For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Chicken Thighs or chicken breasts for a leaner option
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For the Slaw
  • 4 cups Cabbage (shredded) or kale/pre-packaged slaw mix
  • 2 medium Carrots (shredded) or substitute with radishes
  • 1 medium Thin Apple Slices or pear slices as substitution
  • 1/4 cup Apple Cider Vinegar or lemon juice in a pinch
  • 1 teaspoon Celery Seeds omit if unavailable
  • 1/4 cup Chopped Parsley/Chives or cilantro/green onions for variation

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • Large skillet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • small bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the Glaze: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine apple cider, honey, Dijon mustard, and minced garlic. Stir occasionally for about 8–10 minutes until it thickens.
  2. Sear the Chicken: Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Sear skin-side down for 6-7 minutes until golden brown, then flip and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
  3. Glaze the Chicken: Reduce heat to medium-low, pour glaze over chicken, ensuring it’s well coated, and simmer for 5-6 minutes, basting frequently.
  4. Mix the Slaw: In a mixing bowl, combine shredded cabbage, carrots, and apple slices. In a separate bowl, whisk apple cider vinegar, celery seeds, salt, and pepper, then drizzle over slaw and toss gently.
  5. Serve: Arrange chicken on plates, nestled next to or on top of slaw. Garnish with chopped parsley or chives and enjoy.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 380kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 25gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 640mgFiber: 3gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 40mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Keep slaw separate until serving for maximum freshness. The glaze can also be adjusted to personal taste for sweetness or tanginess.

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