Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of Sticky Apple Cider Chicken paired with a refreshing Crisp Autumn Slaw. This dish features tender chicken glazed in a sweet and tangy apple cider sauce, complemented by a crunchy slaw bursting with vibrant veggies. Perfect for cozy family dinners or fall gatherings, this recipe promises to warm your heart and tantalize your taste buds with every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup apple cider
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 teaspoons fresh thyme
- 1 small head of red cabbage (about 4 cups shredded)
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Season chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper and place them in the baking dish.
- In a bowl, whisk together apple cider, honey, and thyme. Pour the mixture over the chicken.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C) and the sauce is caramelized.
- While the chicken bakes, prepare the slaw by mixing shredded cabbage with apple cider vinegar and olive oil in a large bowl until well combined.
- Serve the baked chicken drizzled with glaze alongside the autumn slaw.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with slaw (about 250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg