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Braised Chicken Thighs with Sauerkraut Recipe

Braised Chicken Thighs with Sauerkraut Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

3 slices bacon , cut crosswise into thin strips
8 chicken thighs (about 2 1/2 lb in all )
3/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp 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 lb)
1 cup canned low-sodium chicken broth or homemade stock
1 tsp dijon mustard
10 juniper berries, lightly crushed
1 bay leaf

Directions:

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.
Wine Recommendation: 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.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	1381.72 Kcal (5785 kJ)
Calories from fat	1202.69 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	133.63g	206%
Cholesterol	311.14mg	104%
Sodium	1467.25mg	61%
Potassium	704.02mg	15%
Total Carbs	12.08g	4%
Sugars	4.01g	16%
Dietary Fiber	4.29g	17%
Protein	33.8g	68%
Vitamin C	18.9mg	31%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	5%
Iron	1.1mg	6%
Calcium	65.7mg	7%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	267.81 Kcal (1121 kJ)
Calories from fat	233.11 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	25.9g	206%
Cholesterol	60.31mg	104%
Sodium	284.39mg	61%
Potassium	136.46mg	15%
Total Carbs	2.34g	4%
Sugars	0.78g	16%
Dietary Fiber	0.83g	17%
Protein	6.55g	68%
Vitamin C	3.7mg	31%
Iron	0.2mg	6%
Calcium	12.7mg	7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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