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Sticky Apple Cider Chicken with Crisp Autumn Slaw

Tender chicken thighs glazed in a sticky apple cider sauce served with a fresh, crunchy autumn slaw.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 plates
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 420

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lbs chicken thighs boneless, skinless
  • 1 cup apple cider
  • 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp honey or sugar-free honey
  • 3 cups shredded cabbage mixed
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 1 apple thinly sliced

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Mixing bowls
  • Tongs
  • Knife and cutting board

Method
 

  1. Season chicken with salt and pepper.
  2. Sear chicken in olive oil until golden; remove and set aside.
  3. Add garlic, apple cider, vinegar, mustard, and honey to skillet.
  4. Simmer and reduce sauce until thickened.
  5. Return chicken to skillet and coat with glaze.
  6. Toss slaw ingredients together in a bowl.
  7. Serve chicken hot with crisp autumn slaw.

Notes

Sauce thickens as it cools; adjust sweetness to taste.