Braised Chicken and Red Cabbage
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5.0
3 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
25 mins
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Cook Time
1 hr
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
510 kcal
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Course
Main Course
Braised Chicken and Red Cabbage
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This one-pot recipe braises chicken and red cabbage together, making for a simple and hearty meal.
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Ingredients
- 1.7 lbs red cabbage shredded, Note 1
- 4 chicken thighs Note 2
- 4 chicken drumsticks
- Fine sea salt and ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 medium onion finely chopped
- 6 juniper berries
- 3 whole cloves
- 3 bay leaves
- ¾ teaspoon fine sea salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 ½ tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 ½ tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- ½ cup red wine
Instructions
- To shred red cabbage, remove the outer leaves, cut the cabbage into quarters, and then slice it thinly with a chef’s knife.1.7 lbs red cabbage
- Season chicken: Pat the chicken parts dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and pepper.4 chicken thighs + 4 chicken drumsticks + fine sea salt and ground black pepper
- Sear the chicken: Melt the butter in the pot. Add the chicken, skin-side down, and sear over medium heat for about 3 minutes or until it lifts easily. If it sticks, let it cook for another minute until it releases easily to prevent tearing the skin. Flip the chicken and sear the other side for another 3 minutes. Remove the chicken from the pot. Remove any excess fat, leaving about 2 tablespoons in the pot.1 tablespoon butter
- Braise red cabbage: Add the chopped onions to the pot and sauté on medium-low heat for about 3 minutes, until golden. Add the red cabbage, juniper berries, whole cloves, bay leaves, salt, and pepper. Stir well, scraping the bottom of the pot, and sauté for 6-7 minutes, stirring twice.1 medium onion + red cabbage + 6 juniper berries + 3 whole cloves + 3 bay leaves + ¾ teaspoon fine sea salt + ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- Simmer: Add the brown sugar, cider vinegar, and red wine, stirring to combine. Nestle the chicken parts into the cabbage, cover the pot, and simmer on medium-low heat for 35-40 minutes or until the cabbage is tender and the chicken is cooked through. Check (Note 3); if the chicken is not done yet, cook for another 5 to 10 minutes and check again.1 ½ tablespoons brown sugar + 1 ½ tablespoons apple cider vinegar + ½ cup red wine
- Broil: Preheat the broiler and broil the chicken until the skin is crispy. It took me about 5 minutes, but stay close and watch to avoid burning.
- Adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper if needed. Serve immediately or reheat later.
Notes
- Red cabbage: 1.7 lbs of red cabbage is about half of a medium-sized head.
- Chicken parts: You can buy 4 chicken quarters and separate them at the joint. Alternatively, you can use just thighs or drumsticks, but keep in mind that drumsticks are smaller.
- Check the chicken: The internal temperature should reach 165°F (73°C) when measured with an instant-read thermometer (the Amazon affiliate link opens in a new tab). Alternatively, make a small cut near the bone on the underside; the flesh should be white with no pink.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1/4 of the dish
Calories
510kcal
(26%)
Carbohydrates
23g
(8%)
Protein
35g
(70%)
Fat
29g
(45%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
6g
Monounsaturated Fat
11g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
188mg
(63%)
Sodium
1277mg
(53%)
Potassium
964mg
(28%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
13g
(26%)
Vitamin A
2371IU
(47%)
Vitamin C
112mg
(124%)
Calcium
120mg
(12%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 510 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1/4 of the dish | |
| Calories | 510kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Protein | 35g | 70% |
| Fat | 29g | 45% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 188mg | 63% |
| Sodium | 1277mg | 53% |
| Potassium | 964mg | 21% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 13g | 26% |
| Vitamin A | 2371IU | 47% |
| Vitamin C | 112mg | 124% |
| Calcium | 120mg | 12% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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