Sticky Apple Cider Chicken: Easy Comfort Food for Fall Evenings
A delicious and easy recipe for Sticky Apple Cider Chicken, perfect for cozy fall evenings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken thighs
- 1 cup apple cider
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Season chicken thighs with salt, pepper, and thyme.
- Sear chicken in the skillet until browned, about 5-7 minutes per side.
- In a bowl, mix apple cider, vinegar, honey, and garlic.
- Pour the mixture over the chicken in the skillet.
- Reduce heat and let it simmer until the chicken is cooked through, about 20 minutes.
- Serve warm with sauce drizzled over the top.
Notes
- For additional flavor, marinate the chicken overnight.
- Serve with mashed potatoes or rice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh with sauce
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg