Grilled Chicken with Wilted Slaw

Grilled Chicken with Wilted Slaw
  • PREP TIME
    45 mins
  • COOK TIME
    0 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    45 mins
  • SERVING
    6 People
  • VIEWS
    24

Succulent, molasses-marinated chicken thighs meet a tangy, bacony wilted slaw in this flavor-packed dish. A delightful balance of sweet, savory, and smoky notes.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    15 g
  • Cholesterol
    53 mg
  • Fiber
    2 g
  • Protein
    16 g
  • Saturated Fat
    4 g
  • Sodium
    566 mg
  • Sugar
    8 g
  • Fat
    16 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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01 Step

Recipe View In a medium bowl, whisk together 3 tablespoons cider vinegar, molasses, olive oil, allspice, salt, and pepper until well combined. (2 minutes)

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02 Step

Recipe View Place the chicken thighs in an 11x7-inch dish. Pour the marinade over the chicken, ensuring each piece is well coated. Cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours for enhanced flavor. (30 minutes - 2 hours)

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03 Step

Recipe View Preheat your grill to medium heat. Remove the chicken from the marinade, discarding the used marinade. Grill the chicken for 3 to 4 minutes per side, or until fully cooked and no longer pink inside. The internal temperature should reach 165°F (74°C). Keep the grilled chicken covered and warm while preparing the slaw. (6-8 minutes)

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04 Step

Recipe View In a small bowl, combine the remaining 6 tablespoons of cider vinegar and honey. Stir until the honey is dissolved. Set aside. (1 minute)

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Recipe View In a large skillet, cook the bacon over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until crisp. Remove the bacon from the skillet and crumble. Reserve 2 tablespoons of the bacon fat in the skillet. (8-10 minutes)

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06 Step

Recipe View Heat the reserved bacon fat in the skillet over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking. Add the crushed caraway seeds and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant (about 30 seconds). Add the coleslaw mix, vinegar-honey mixture, salt, and pepper to taste. Cook, stirring continuously, until the cabbage is just wilted, about 1 minute. (2 minutes)

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07 Step

Recipe View Remove the skillet from the heat. Add the sliced green onions and crumbled bacon to the slaw. Toss gently to combine. (1 minute)

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08 Step

Recipe View Divide the wilted slaw among 6 plates. Place a grilled chicken thigh on top of each serving of slaw. Serve immediately and enjoy the explosion of flavors!

For a spicier slaw, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the vinegar mixture.
If you don't have a grill, the chicken can be pan-seared or baked in the oven.
Make sure not to overcook the coleslaw, it should just be wilted, not soggy.
Feel free to substitute maple syrup for molasses if desired.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.9/ 5 ( 8 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (4)
  • Sheldon Gibson

    This recipe is amazing! The chicken is so flavorful and the slaw is the perfect complement.

  • Hiram Hamill

    The molasses marinade makes the chicken incredibly tender and juicy. Will definitely make this again!

  • Loraine Dach

    I made this for a BBQ and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique combination of flavors.

  • Trudie Bernier

    I added a little Dijon mustard to the marinade for an extra kick, and it was delicious!

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