Sticky Apple Cider Chicken: Indulgent Recipe with Crisp Autumn Slaw
This indulgent recipe combines the sweet and tangy flavors of apple cider with tender chicken, accompanied by a refreshing autumn slaw.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken thighs
- 1 cup apple cider
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups shredded cabbage
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon honey
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix apple cider, vinegar, mustard, garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Marinate chicken thighs in the mixture for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the grill to medium heat and cook chicken for 6-7 minutes per side, or until fully cooked.
- In a separate bowl, combine cabbage, carrots, mayonnaise, and honey to create the slaw.
- Serve chicken with the crisp autumn slaw on the side.
Notes
- Feel free to add more vegetables to the slaw for extra crunch.
- Leftover chicken can be used in salads or sandwiches.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh with slaw
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg