Friday, August 21, 2026

Braised Chicken Thighs with Sauerkraut and Apple


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Juicy, tender chicken thighs are braised in tangy, gut-healthy sauerkraut (homemade if possbile), smoky bacon, sour apple and sweet, mellow onion, piney, earthy juniper berries for a hearty, classic one-pot meal. If you cannot find juniper berries, use a tablespoon or two of gin or fresh rosemary, esp. if you are looking for herbal, piney flavour.

 

Braised Chicken Thighs with Sauerkraut and Apple

adapted from Food&Wine
  • 100 g Bacon, cut into batons
  • 6-8 Medium chicken thighs
  • Sea salt
  • Freshly milled black pepper
  • 1 Large onion, peeled and chopped
  • 1 Organic tart apple, cored and chopped
  • 500 g Drained and rinsed sauerkraut
  • 200 ml Chicken stock
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 10 Juniper berries, lightly crushed
  • 1 Bay leaf
  • 1 tbsp Chopped parsley
  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 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 and apple to the pan. Cook over moderate heat, covered, for 5 minutes. Stir in the sauerkraut, bacon, broth, 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. Garnish with chopped parsley.

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25 comments:

  1. Rose world21/8/26 12:36

    My favourite part of chicken is the thigh. Your braised thigh is delicious and beautiful.

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  2. Tom21/8/26 12:56

    ...a wonderful taste of fall.

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  3. Pattie Tierney21/8/26 14:33

    This looks delicious, and I happen to have sauerkraut in my refrigerator, believe it or not. I don’t have the juniper berries, but I’m hoping I can make this without them. Yes, I know the flavor won’t be exactly the same, but undoubtedly it will still be good. Have a great weekend!

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  4. My name is Erika.21/8/26 14:44

    This looks like a great fall dish. I'd go a little lighter on the Sauer kraut than the recipe calls for, but I bet the sweet of the apples offsets the tang of the kraut. Happy start to your weekend!

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  5. Christine21/8/26 14:51

    Delicious!

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  6. DEZMOND21/8/26 15:04

    A typicsche Deutch meal I would say.

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  7. DeniseinVA21/8/26 16:01

    Thank you for another wonderful dish Angie.

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  8. David Scott Allen21/8/26 18:18

    We had sauerkraut the other evening and both realized we wish the amount had been doubled! It was so good -- and your recipe with the apples and onions with the chicken sounds fantastic.

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  9. Pam21/8/26 18:36

    Great combination of flavors & textures. It looks delicious.

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  10. Brian's Home Blog21/8/26 19:30

    That looks so good, I really like sauerkraut!

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  11. Bill21/8/26 21:01

    Not a fan of sauerkraut.

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  12. mimi rippee21/8/26 21:41

    I would have expected pork! But I love your recipe with the chicken.

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  13. Linda's Relaxing Lair21/8/26 22:15

    Looks scrumptious 😋

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  14. Lowcarb team member21/8/26 23:27

    That looks so good Angie, many thanks for sharing this recipe.

    All the best Jan

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  15. J.P. Alexander22/8/26 01:08

    Gracias por la receta. Te mando un beso.

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  16. Tandy | Lavender and Lime https://tandysinclair.com 22/8/26 06:23

    I love sauerkraut and always have some in my fridge!

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  17. Ruby Rose and the Big Little Angels 322/8/26 07:04

    Do you braise the thighs before or after the chicken is killed?

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  18. Margaret D22/8/26 07:45

    A tasty part of the chicken and the recipe is looking good, Angie.

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  19. eileeninmd22/8/26 09:53

    Hello,
    I love all your chicken recipes, this one sounds delicious too.
    Thanks for sharing. Take care, have a great weekend.

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  20. David M. Gascoigne,22/8/26 11:52

    People are starting to realize that fermented foods like sauerkraut are an important part of a healthy diet.

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  21. Maminek kulinarny22/8/26 14:56

    A very original combination. I’ve never prepared chicken with sauerkraut before. I’m curious to know what this dish tastes like.
    Best regards!

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  22. Anne in the kitchen22/8/26 15:24

    I knew I would love this dish as soon as I saw sauerkraut and apples

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  23. Happy Retiree's Kitchen23/8/26 01:55

    Angie I love the look of this recipe, all gut healthy, and very tasty.

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  24. Sherry's Pickings25/8/26 01:37

    i do make a batch of sauerkraut each winter and i still have a large jar in the fridge. I like to make German meatballs and serve with, or a dish with apples and sauerkraut. I love chicken thighs so this sounds great.

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  25. tigerfish9/9/26 02:10

    Sophisticated depth of flavors - tangy, smoky, sour, sweet...

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