Sticky Apple Cider Chicken: Easy Recipe for Cozy Family Dinners
Discover how to make delicious sticky apple cider chicken for your family dinners.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken thighs
- 1 cup apple cider
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 2 apples, chopped
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Season the chicken thighs with garlic powder, salt, and pepper, then sear them in the skillet until golden brown.
- Remove the chicken and set aside.
- Add the sliced onion and chopped apples to the skillet and sauté until softened.
- Pour in the apple cider, brown sugar, and soy sauce, stirring to combine.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and let simmer until cooked through and sauce is thickened.
- Serve warm with sauce drizzled over the top.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in the apple cider mixture for a few hours before cooking.
- Pair with rice or mashed potatoes for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Sticky Apple Cider Chicken, Family Dinner, Comfort Food