Sticky Apple Cider Chicken: Juicy Flavors for Cozy Dinners
A delightful recipe for sticky apple cider chicken that is perfect for cozy dinners.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken thighs
- 1 cup apple cider
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, mix together the apple cider, honey, Dijon mustard, garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Place the chicken thighs in a baking dish and pour the apple cider mixture over them.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Let it rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with roasted vegetables.
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in the cider mixture for a few hours before cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 760mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Sticky Apple Cider Chicken