Braised Chicken Thighs with Sauerkraut - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Braised Chicken Thighs with Sauerkraut is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 3 slices bacon, cut crosswise into thin strips
- 8 chicken thighs (about 2 1/2 pounds in all)
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon 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 pounds)
- 1 cup canned low-sodium chicken broth or homemade stock
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 10 juniper berries, lightly crushed
- 1 bay leaf
Instructions
- 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Braised Chicken Thighs with Sauerkraut recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.
Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.
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