Chicken Thighs with Apples, Onions, and Sauerkraut



Total Time: 35 min
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 20 min
Serves: 4
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 SmartPoint™ 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:
  • 24 oz uncooked bone in skinless chicken thighs, 4 (6-ounce) thighs
  • ¾ tsp kosher salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • 1 medium uncooked onion, sliced
  • 1 medium golden delicious apple, cored and cut into chunks
  • 2 cups sauerkraut, drained refrigerated (bagged)
  • ½ tsp caraway seeds, or to taste
  • ¼ cup dill, chopped (plus additional for garnish)
  • ¼ cup uncooked scallions, sliced
  • 2 sprays olive oil cooking spray
  • 5 tbsp whole-grain mustard, optional

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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