Chicken Thighs with Apples, Onions & Sauerkraut
6
Points®
Total time: 35 min • Prep: 15 min • Cook: 20 min • Serves: 4 • Difficulty: Easy
Sweet golden delicious apples mellow the tang of sauerkraut in this comforting Instant Pot® chicken dinner that can be cooked and on the table in just over 30 minutes. Fresh dill added at the end lends wonderful bright flavor to the rustic dish, and grainy mustard makes a great accompaniment, adding a little punch of vinegary heat to the chicken. We called for 6 oz chicken thighs, but you could also use 8 oz thighs for one more PersonalPoints™ value per serving. Shopping tip: For fresher flavor and the most probiotic benefits, look for sauerkraut that contains only cabbage, water, and salt and is sold refrigerated. The addition of preservatives can give it a harsh taste, and pasteurization can kill gut-friendly probiotics.
Ingredients
Uncooked bone in skinless chicken thigh(s)
24 oz
Kosher salt
0.75 tsp
Black pepper
0.25 tsp
Uncooked onion(s)
1 medium
Golden Delicious apple
1 medium
Sauerkraut
2 cup(s), drained
Caraway seeds
0.5 tsp
Dill
0.25 cup(s)
Uncooked scallion(s)
0.25 cup(s)
Olive oil cooking spray
2 spray(s)
Whole-grain mustard
5 Tbsp
Instructions
1
Spray chicken with olive oil nonstick spray and sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper. Press Sauté on 6-quart Instant Pot and set cooking time for 15 minutes. When Hot is displayed, add chicken and cook until browned, about 4 minutes. Turn and cook until browned on second side, about 2 minutes longer. Transfer to plate.
2
Add onion and apple to pot and cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is almost softened, about 2 minutes. Stir in sauerkraut, caraway seeds, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt. Place chicken on top of sauerkraut mixture. Press Cancel to turn off pot. Lock lid, making sure vent is closed.
3
Press Pressure Cook and select Low Pressure; set cooking time for 7 minutes. When time is up, press Cancel to turn off pot. Allow pressure to naturally release for 5 minutes. Move steam-release valve to Venting position to release remaining pressure. Remove lid.
4
Arrange chicken on serving platter. Stir 1/4 cup dill into sauerkraut mixture; spoon sauerkraut onto platter surrounding chicken. Sprinkle with scallions and additional dill. Serve with mustard, if desired.
5
Serving size: 1 chicken thigh, 3/4 cup sauerkraut, and 1 rounded tbsp mustard
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