Braised Chicken Thighs With Sauerkraut Recipe

Name: Braised Chicken Thighs With Sauerkraut
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 slices bacon, cut crosswise into thin strips; 8 chicken thighs (about 2 1/2 pounds in all); 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon fresh-ground black pepper; 1 onion, chopped; 1 carrot, chopped; 1 tart apple, such as Granny Smith, peeled, cored, and chopped; 3 cups drained and rinsed sauerkraut (about 1 1/2 pounds); 1 cup canned low-sodium chicken broth or homemade stock; 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard; 10 juniper berries, lightly crushed; 1 bay leaf

Servings: persons

3 slices bacon, cut crosswise into thin strips
8 chicken thighs (about 2 1/2 pounds in all)
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh-ground black pepper
1 onion, chopped
1 carrot, chopped
1 tart apple, such as Granny Smith, peeled, cored, and chopped
3 cups drained and rinsed sauerkraut (about 1 1/2 pounds)
1 cup canned low-sodium chicken broth or homemade stock
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
10 juniper berries, lightly crushed
1 bay leaf

1
In a large deep frying pan, cook the bacon over moderate heat until crisp. Remove with a slotted spoon and reserve.
2
Season the chicken thighs with 1/2 teaspoon of the salt and the pepper and add to the pan in batches if necessary. Cook, turning, until browned, about 8 minutes. Remove from the pan. Pour off all but 1 tablespoon of the fat.
3
Add the onion, carrot, and apple to the pan. Cook over moderate heat, covered, for 5 minutes. Stir in the sauerkraut, bacon, broth, the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, the mustard, juniper berries, and bay leaf. Arrange the chicken in an even layer on top. Bring to a simmer, reduce the heat, and cook, covered, until the chicken is just done, about 25 minutes.
4
Remove the chicken from the pan and discard the bay leaf. If too much liquid remains in the pan, raise the heat to moderately high and cook until slightly thickened. Serve the sauerkraut topped with the chicken.
5
Wine Recommendation: For a white wine that will contrast nicely with the sauerkraut, look for a soft, full-flavored, and unoaked white. Gewurztraminer or pinot gris from Alsace in France are ideal choices.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 slices bacon, cut crosswise into thin strips, 8 chicken thighs (about 2 1/2 pounds in all), 3/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon fresh-ground black pepper, and more.

Yes, Braised Chicken Thighs With Sauerkraut falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Braised Chicken Thighs With Sauerkraut

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