Name: Oktoberfest Chicken with Red Cabbage
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Cuisine: German
Ingredients: 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts; salt and pepper, to taste; 2 tbsp all-purpose flour; 1 tbsp oil; 1 tbsp butter; 1 medium red cabbage, shredded; 1 large apple, thinly sliced; 1 large onion, thinly sliced; 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar; 1 tbsp brown sugar; 1/2 tsp caraway seeds (optional); salt and pepper, to taste

Description

A cozy, German-inspired dish featuring golden seared chicken served with sweet and tangy braised red cabbage, apples, and onions. This one-skillet meal is hearty, comforting, and full of balanced flavors.

Ingredients

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

salt and pepper, to taste

2 tbsp all-purpose flour

1 tbsp oil

1 tbsp butter

1 medium red cabbage, shredded

1 large apple, thinly sliced

1 large onion, thinly sliced

2 tbsp apple cider vinegar

1 tbsp brown sugar

1/2 tsp caraway seeds (optional)

salt and pepper, to taste

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Instructions

Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then lightly dust with flour.
Heat oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 4 to 5 minutes per side until golden brown and fully cooked. Remove and set aside.
In the same skillet, sauté the sliced onion until softened and fragrant.
Add the shredded red cabbage and sliced apple. Cook for about 5 minutes until slightly softened.
Stir in the apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, and caraway seeds (if using). Season with salt and pepper.
Cover and simmer on low heat for 15 to 20 minutes until the cabbage is tender.
Return the chicken to the skillet and let it warm through for a few minutes with the cabbage mixture.
Serve hot.

Notes

Boneless chicken thighs can be used instead of breasts for a juicier result.

Add a splash of broth or a bit of mustard for deeper flavor.

Use red apples for sweetness or green apples for a more tangy taste.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Reheat gently in a skillet over low heat with a splash of water or broth if needed.

Pairs well with mashed potatoes, roasted potatoes, or crusty bread.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Skillet
Cuisine: German

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 320 kcal
Sugar: 12 g
Sodium: 420 mg
Fat: 10 g
Saturated Fat: 3 g
Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 22 g
Fiber: 5 g
Protein: 32 g
Cholesterol: 85 mg