Baked Apple Cider Chicken and Cabbage
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4.8
Baked Apple Cider Chicken and Cabbage
Description
This recipe begins by marinating chicken legs in a mixture of apple cider, apple cider vinegar, olive oil, garlic, fresh thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper for at least four hours to infuse flavor and tenderize the meat. After marinating, the chicken and marinade are transferred to a baking dish, with red cabbage wedges and apple slices arranged around the chicken.
Baking at 400°F first for 30 minutes, then turning the chicken and brushing it with Dijon mustard before finishing for about 35 minutes, ensures even cooking and a concentrated flavor glaze. The cabbage and apples roast until tender, absorbing the savory and tangy marinade flavors. The interplay of sweet apples and sharp vinegar complements the herbs and mustard, enriching the overall dish.
Garnishing with parsley adds a fresh note to the warm, hearty meal, which highlights the combination of fruit, vegetables, and chicken in a single dish, suitable for fall or winter dinners.
Ingredients
- 4 chicken legs thighs and drumsticks) trimmed, skinless, bone-in
- 1/2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1-1/4 cups apple cider
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper fresh
- 4 thyme sprigs, fresh
- 1-1/2 tablespoons rosemary finely chopped, fresh
- 4 garlic chopped, cloves
- 1/2 red cabbage cored and sliced into 8 wedges, medium head
- 1 large apple peeled, cored and cut into 8 wedges, Granny Smith
- 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
Instructions
- Place chicken, olive oil, apple cider, apple cider vinegar, salt, pepper, thyme, rosemary, and garlic in a large plastic ziplock bag. Mix well and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or as long as overnight.
- Preheat oven to 400F°.
- Place the chicken and its marinade into a 9 x 13-inch dish. Nestle the cabbage and apples around the chicken.
- Bake for 30 minutes and remove from oven. Turn the chicken and brush the mustard on top.
- Bake until the chicken is cooked through and the apples are tender, about 35 minutes. Garnish with parsley.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 418 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1chicken leg with cabbage | |
| Calories | 418kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
| Protein | 52.5g | 105% |
| Fat | 13.5g | 21% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 241mg | 80% |
| Sodium | 794mg | 33% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.8
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