Chicken Thighs with Apples, Onions and Sauerkraut
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Total time: 35 min • Prep: 15 min • Cook: 20 min • Serves: 4 • Difficulty: Easy
Sweet apple mellows the tang of sauerkraut in this comforting Instant Pot® chicken dinner. Fresh dill added at the end lends wonderful bright flavor to the rustic dish.
Ingredients
Uncooked bone-in skinless chicken thigh
24 oz, edible part, 4 x 6-ounce thighs
Kosher salt
¾ tsp(s)
Black pepper
¼ tsp(s)
Onion
1 medium, sliced
Golden delicious apple
1 medium, cored and cut into chunks
Sauerkraut
2 cup(s), drained, refrigerated (bagged or jarred)
Caraway seeds
½ tsp(s), or to taste
Fresh dill
¼ cup(s), chopped fresh, plus additional for garnish
Uncooked scallions
¼ cup(s), sliced
Whole-grain mustard
1 tbsp(s), for serving, 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 and 3/4 cup sauerkraut
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