Best Braised Chicken Legs In Sauerkraut Recipes

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BRAISED CHICKEN THIGHS WITH SAUERKRAUT



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Sauerkraut simmered with vegetables, apple, and juniper berries is a perfect match for bacon and chicken thighs. The robust combination of flavors makes this a great hearty winter dish. Created by the staff of Food & Wine. For a white wine that will contrast nicely with the sauerkraut, look for a soft, full-flavored, and unoaked white. Gewürztraminer or pinot gris from Alsace in France are ideal choices.

Provided by NcMysteryShopper

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

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 sauerkraut, drained and rinsed (about 1 1/2 pounds)
1 cup low sodium chicken broth or 1 cup homemade stock
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
10 juniper berries, lightly crushed
1 bay leaf

Steps:

  • In a large deep frying pan, cook the bacon over moderate heat until crisp. Remove with a slotted spoon and reserve.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.

CHICKEN AND SAUERKRAUT



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Make and share this Chicken and Sauerkraut recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Shari2

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

16 ounces boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 cups sauerkraut
4 (1 ounce) slices swiss cheese
4 tablespoons reduced-fat thousand island dressing

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Spray baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Place chicken in baking dish.
  • Spread Sauerkrat over chicken and top with 1 slice of cheese.
  • Spread 1 Tbsp.
  • of dressing evenly on top.
  • Cover dish with foil and bake until cheese is melted and chicken is tender.

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