Description
Cozy and tangy sticky apple cider chicken served with a crunchy slaw, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1-2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/3 cup apple cider
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 apples, cut into matchsticks
- 1/2 cup diced celery
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
- 1 large carrot, peeled and finely grated
- 2 tablespoon mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 garlic clove, finely minced
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Instructions
- 1. Preheat your oven to 425°F.
- 2. Season the chicken thighs with salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and garlic powder.
- 3. Heat olive oil in a cast-iron or oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Sear the chicken thighs for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown.
- 4. In a small bowl, whisk together the apple cider, honey, and water. Pour this over the chicken in the skillet.
- 5. Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 10-12 minutes or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- 6. While the chicken bakes, prepare the slaw by tossing apples, celery, red onion, and grated carrot in a bowl. Mix the mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, honey, and minced garlic and stir into the slaw.
- 7. Let the chicken rest for 10 minutes, then slice and serve with the slaw and drizzle of pan glaze.