GERMAN CHICKEN

German Chicken image

I came up with this chicken and cabbage dish on my own. But I owe it all to my two grandmothers, who taught me everything they know about cooking traditional German dishes.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 1h40m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 broiler/fryer chicken (3-1/2 to 4 pounds), cut up
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons canola oil
3/4 teaspoon garlic powder, divided
1/2 teaspoon pepper, divided
1 large head green cabbage (3 pounds), coarsely chopped
1 large onion, chopped
1 can (29 ounces) sauerkraut, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup cider vinegar

Steps:

Place flour in a large resealable plastic bag. Add chicken to bag, a few pieces at a time. Seal bag and toss to coat. In a large skillet, brown chicken in oil and butter on all sides. Transfer to a large Dutch oven or roaster; sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Top with half of the cabbage and onion. , In a large bowl, combine the sauerkraut, tomato sauce, brown sugar, vinegar and remaining garlic powder and pepper. Pour half over the cabbage and onion. Repeat layers. , Cover and bake at 350° for 1-1/2 hours or until chicken juices run clear and cabbage is tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 919 calories, Fat 45g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 176mg cholesterol, Sodium 2135mg sodium, Carbohydrate 73g carbohydrate (34g sugars, Fiber 15g fiber), Protein 60g protein.