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Apple Cider Chicken with Crisp Autumn Slaw Shines

Apple Cider Chicken with Crisp Autumn Slaw Shines made approachable with clear cues, pantry staples, and flexible swaps.
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Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 4 chicken thighs bone-in and skin-on
  • 1 cup apple cider
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme chopped
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 4 cups green cabbage finely shredded
  • 1 apple julienned (such as Honeycrisp or Granny Smith)
  • 1 carrot grated
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon honey

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper.
  3. In a large oven-safe skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
  4. Sear the chicken thighs until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes per side.
  5. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside on a plate.
  6. In the same skillet, add apple cider, Dijon mustard, and thyme, stirring to combine.
  7. Return the chicken to the skillet, skin-side up, and spoon the sauce over it.
  8. Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
  9. While the chicken is baking, prepare the autumn slaw. In a large bowl, combine shredded cabbage, julienned apple, grated carrot, apple cider vinegar, mayonnaise, and honey.
  10. Taste and adjust seasoning of the slaw with salt and pepper if needed; set aside.
  11. Serve the apple cider chicken alongside a generous helping of crisp autumn slaw.