Why Sticky Apple Cider Chicken with Crisp Autumn Slaw Shines Effortlessly
A delightful and effortless dish that combines sticky apple cider chicken with a crisp autumn slaw.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: gluten-free
Ingredients
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- 4 chicken thighs boneless, skinless
- 1 cup apple cider
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups shredded cabbage
- 1 medium apple, julienned
- 1/2 cup carrots, shredded
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/4 teaspoon celery seed
Instructions
- In a skillet, combine apple cider, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil.
- Add chicken thighs to the skillet and reduce heat to medium. Simmer until chicken is cooked through and sauce is thickened, about 20 minutes.
- In a bowl, mix shredded cabbage, apple, carrots, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, honey, and celery seed.
- Serve the sticky chicken atop the autumn slaw.
Notes
- This dish can be served hot or cold.
- Adjust the sweetness by modifying the amount of brown sugar.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh with slaw
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
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