Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Apple Cider (or substitute with apple juice)
- 1/4 cup Honey (or use maple syrup)
- 2 tablespoons Dijon Mustard (or yellow mustard)
- 3 cloves Minced Garlic (or garlic powder)
- 4 pieces Chicken Thighs (or chicken breasts)
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
- 4 cups Shredded Cabbage (green or red)
- 2 medium Carrots (or substitute with grated radishes)
- 1 medium Thin Apple Slices (any crunchy apple variety)
- 1/4 cup Apple Cider Vinegar (or white vinegar)
- 1 teaspoon Celery Seeds (optional)
- 2 tablespoons Fresh Herbs (Parsley or Chives) (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Mix together the apple cider, honey, Dijon mustard, and minced garlic in a bowl. This will be your marinade.
- Place the chicken thighs in a large zip-top bag and pour the marinade over them. Seal the bag and let it marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight for a stronger flavor.
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Remove the chicken from the marinade and place it in a baking dish. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Bake the chicken in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
- Prepare the autumn slaw while the chicken is baking. In a large bowl, combine the shredded cabbage, carrots, apple slices, apple cider vinegar, celery seeds (if using), and a pinch of salt and pepper. Toss everything together until well mixed.
- Once the chicken is done baking, let it rest for a few minutes before serving.
- Serve the sticky apple cider chicken with a generous helping of the crisp autumn slaw on the side.
Notes
Drizzle any remaining glaze from the baking dish over the chicken for extra flavor. This dish pairs well with crusty bread or roasted vegetables.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg