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Apple Cider Chicken—Slow Cooker

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 7 hours
Total Time 7 hours 10 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 450
A flavorful slow cooker dish featuring tender chicken thighs glazed with apple cider and BBQ sauce, complemented by sweet apple wedges.

Ingredients

Protein

  • 2 to 2½ pounds bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 6 pieces)

Liquid

  • 1½ cups apple cider (not the sour kind)
  • 1 cup apple cider BBQ sauce

Fruits

  • 2 medium firm apples (like Honeycrisp or Granny Smith) (cored and cut into wedges)

Instructions 

  • Pat chicken thighs dry and trim excess skin or fat.
  • Mix apple cider and BBQ sauce to make the glaze.
  • Layer apple wedges in slow cooker, then place chicken on top, skin up.
  • Pour cider mixture over everything and cover. Cook on LOW 6-7 hours.
  • Skim excess fat, then simmer sauce if thicker. Serve hot with apples and glaze.

Notes

For a richer flavor, let the sauce reduce further before serving.
Calories: 450kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: apple cider, chicken