**Introducing Roast Chicken with Sauerkraut: A Flavorful and Comforting Dish**
Roast chicken with sauerkraut is a classic comfort food dish that combines the savory flavors of roasted chicken with the tangy and slightly sour notes of sauerkraut. This hearty and flavorful dish is perfect for a cold winter evening or a casual family gathering. The chicken is roasted until golden brown and crispy, while the sauerkraut is braised with apples, onions, and spices, creating a delicious and aromatic sauce. This article presents two variations of this classic dish: a traditional roast chicken with sauerkraut and a modern twist with a cider-braised sauerkraut. Both recipes offer step-by-step instructions, cooking tips, and serving suggestions, making it easy for home cooks of all skill levels to create this delicious and comforting meal.
ONE-POT CHICKEN, SAUSAGE AND SAUERKRAUT
Braising is a surprisingly easy cooking method that yields meltingly tender chicken, mild sauerkraut, flavorful sausage and perfectly cooked potatoes in this all-in-one-pot dinner the whole family will love.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 1h20m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In 5-quart Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat. Season chicken with 1/4 teaspoon of the salt and 1/4 teaspoon of the pepper. Place chicken in Dutch oven; cook 9 to 11 minutes, turning once, until deep golden brown on both sides. Remove chicken from Dutch oven.
- Add kielbasa to Dutch oven; cook 2 to 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until lightly browned. Remove kielbasa. Add onion; cook 5 to 8 minutes, stirring frequently, until onion starts to brown. Add potatoes, sauerkraut, kielbasa, broth, remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper to Dutch oven; stir. Place chicken on top of potato and sauerkraut mixture. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 25 to 30 minutes or until juice of chicken is clear when thickest part is cut to bone (at least 165°F) and potatoes are tender. Serve with sour cream.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 720, Carbohydrate 36 g, Cholesterol 150 mg, Fat 4 1/2, Fiber 5 g, Protein 43 g, SaturatedFat 14 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 2510 mg, Sugar 8 g, TransFat 1 g
SHEET-PAN ROAST CHICKEN AND MUSTARD-GLAZED CABBAGE
This hearty one-pan meal is inspired by the classic combination of sausage and sauerkraut, but with chicken in place of pork and fresh cabbage instead of fermented. Cabbage slices are brushed with a simple mustard vinaigrette, then roasted underneath chicken thighs that have been seasoned with cumin and coriander. In the heat of the oven, the chicken crisps, the cabbage softens and the red onion becomes jammy and sweet. Serve with crusty bread and additional mustard on the side.
Provided by Alexa Weibel
Categories dinner, weekday, poultry, vegetables, main course
Time 45m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Heat the oven to 425 degrees. Prepare the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup olive oil with the mustard, garlic, vinegar and cumin seeds. Season generously with salt and pepper.
- Prepare the cabbage: Halve the cabbage lengthwise through the core, then cut each half into 1-inch-thick wedges. (Make sure to continue cutting lengthwise through the core to keep the pieces intact.) You should have about 16 pieces.
- Add the cabbage wedges to a large (13-by-18-inch) baking sheet. Brush all the wedges with half the vinaigrette, then carefully turn and brush the other side with remaining vinaigrette. Arrange in an even layer, then season generously with salt and pepper. On a separate baking sheet, brush the red onion rounds with olive oil on both sides; season generously with salt and pepper. Add the onion rounds to the cabbage wedges, interspersing the red onion and cabbage and tucking some onion rounds partly underneath. Sprinkle the capers evenly on top.
- Prepare the chicken: In a small bowl, toss the coriander and cumin with 1 tablespoon salt and 1 1/2 teaspoons pepper. Place the chicken on the sheet pan where you oiled the onions and drizzle with olive oil all over, then rub the seasoning all over the chicken. Arrange the chicken pieces on top of the cabbage and onions, skin-side up.
- Transfer to the oven and roast until the chicken is cooked through and the cabbage is lightly browned in spots and tender, about 35 to 40 minutes. Top with parsley or dill and serve immediately, passing more mustard on the side.
CHICKEN AND SAUERKRAUT
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
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.
PORK ROAST AND SAUERKRAUT
My family which is mostly German-Irish ate the same meal for New Year's every year of my life. It consisted of pork roast, sauerkraut, kielbasa and mashed potatoes. We ate the pork (pork roast and kielbasa) because pigs are a symbol of progress. Pigs push forward, rooting themselves in the ground before moving, and we need to move into the New Year in the same way. We eat sauerkraut, as it's believed it will bring blessings and wealth for the new year. It also reminds us that with the good comes the bitter as well. We eat potatoes to remind us that even as poor men we still had potatoes to eat.
Provided by Dianna Jacobs-Fresh
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European German
Time 6h40m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat bacon drippings in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Cook and stir onion in hot drippings until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir diced apple and caraway seeds with the onion and cook until apple is just tender, about 3 minutes more. Add sauerkraut and stir.
- Stir white wine, chicken stock, and brown sugar together in a bowl; pour over the sauerkraut mixture.
- Put pork roast into the bottom of the crock of your slow cooker. Pour sauerkraut mixture over the pork.
- Cook on Low until the pork easily falls apart when pulled with a fork, 6 to 8 hours; add kielbasa sausage pieces and continue to cook until the sausage is heated through, 15 to 20 minutes more.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 406.4 calories, Carbohydrate 15.9 g, Cholesterol 91.2 mg, Fat 24.9 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 26.6 g, SaturatedFat 8.7 g, Sodium 1341.2 mg, Sugar 9.8 g
BAKED CHICKEN REUBEN
This is a great make-ahead dish from Marcia C. Adams of Fort Wayne, Indiana. It took the top $10,000 prize in the National Chicken Cooking Contest in Dallas, Texas. It sounds weird, but it is good.
Provided by Paula
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Eastern European Polish
Time 1h35m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
- Place chicken in a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place sauerkraut over chicken and top with cheese slices. Pour dressing over all and cover dish with aluminum foil.
- Bake in preheated oven for 90 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through (fork can be easily inserted and juices run clear). Sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 446.4 calories, Carbohydrate 16.7 g, Cholesterol 103.5 mg, Fat 28.1 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 33 g, SaturatedFat 7.3 g, Sodium 1305.9 mg, Sugar 12.1 g
Tips:
- Choosing the right chicken: For a flavorful and juicy roast chicken, opt for a free-range or organic chicken. Avoid pre-packaged or frozen chicken as they tend to have less flavor.
- Preparing the chicken: Rinse the chicken thoroughly inside and out to remove any impurities. Pat it dry with paper towels to ensure the skin crisps up during roasting.
- Seasoning the chicken: Use a generous amount of salt and pepper to season the chicken inside and out. You can also add other herbs and spices like garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, or thyme to enhance the flavor.
- Roasting the chicken: Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) before roasting the chicken. Place the chicken breast-side up in a roasting pan and roast for about 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) as measured with a meat thermometer.
- Preparing the sauerkraut: While the chicken is roasting, prepare the sauerkraut by draining it from its liquid and rinsing it thoroughly with water. Squeeze out any excess water and set aside.
- Combining the chicken and sauerkraut: Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the oven and place it on a serving platter. Top the chicken with the prepared sauerkraut and serve immediately.
Conclusion:
This classic combination of roast chicken and sauerkraut is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for any occasion. With its crispy skin, juicy meat, and tangy sauerkraut, this dish is sure to impress your family and friends. The addition of apples and caraway seeds adds a unique and delicious touch that elevates this dish to a new level. So, gather your ingredients and give this recipe a try – you won't be disappointed!
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