🎼 Perfect partnerSheet Pan Apple Cider Chicken Thighs with Fall Vegetables
🍔 ⏱️ 45 min
Oven + stovetop — no fighting over heatShares 5 ingredients (vinegar, pepper, apple)
👨🍳 Instructions
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Add the honey and crushed red pepper flakes (or jalapeño slices) to a medium sauté pan or saucepan
2
Heat over medium heat until the honey very lightly begins to simmer
3
Give the mixture a quick stir to combine, then remove pan from the heat
4
Let the mixture rest so that the flavors can infuse
5
Give the honey a quick taste to test the heat level; if you would like a spicier honey, add more red pepper flakes (or jalapeño slices) and/or let the mixture continue to infuse for longer
6
Once the honey has reached your desired heat level, strain the honey through a fine mesh strainer into a clean storage jar
7
Stir in the apple cider vinegar until evenly combined
8
Use the honey immediately or store according to storage instructions
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You're all done!
Enjoy your hot honey — and don't forget to share.
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Tips as you cook
- Gather IngredientsMise en place makes cooking easier
- Combine in PanUse jalapeño for fresher heat
- Watch out · Heat GentlyWatch closely, honey simmers fast
- Stir and RemoveStir gently to blend flavors evenly
- Infuse FlavorsPatience deepens the heat and flavor
- Taste TestAdjust spice to your taste
- Strain HoneyFine mesh strainer removes all solids
- Add VinegarVinegar balances the sweetness and heat
Swaps, storing and making ahead
Good to know
Swaps
No apple cider vinegar? A splash of white vinegar works in its place.
Making it ahead
Make it a few days ahead and keep the jar sealed in the fridge; warm it gently to loosen before using.
Notes by Meez Magic, written for this recipe. Use your judgment.
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