Don’t know what to make with sauerkraut? Then you definitely need to try this simple chicken and sauerkraut recipe. It’s perfect for when the weather is cold and is filling and satiating.
with barleyThis easy, spicy chicken with sauerkraut is a great choice when it comes to using sauerkraut in recipes.
with rice and bakedIt is super easy to make and great for meal prep too. You basically dump a few ingredients into a cooking pot and let them cook until the chicken is all done. It tastes delicious and it makes A LOT – a tasty simple dinner idea for the family!
with bulgur
You’ll Love This Chicken With Sauerkraut
Sauerkraut is not for everyone, but if you enjoy it – you’ll definitely love this chicken and sauerkraut recipe. I’ve also made this for people who don’t like sauerkraut and they absolutely enjoyed it as well. It’s:
- easy to make
- delicious
- pretty healthy
- made with few ingredients
This recipe is healthy as there’s no frying and only natural, healthy ingredients in it.
A Salty Warning
The only thing you need to look out for if you’re dealing with high blood pressure is the salt content of the sauerkraut. I usually don’t add any salt to this dish as the sauerkraut I use makes the dish as a whole salty enough, but this can vary, so be sure to taste and adapt the recipe. If it’s too salty – add some more grains and water. If it’s not salty enough – add a few pinches of salt.
Chicken And Sauerkraut Ingredients
There are only six of them here! To make this chicken with sauerkraut recipe you’ll need:
- Chicken. I prefer thighs or drumsticks. Bone in or boneless will both work!
- Sauerkraut. You can even make your own if you’re motivated!
- Bulgur or another grain of choice. Last time we used barley.
- Paprika. A must for
- Olive oil. It’s very important here, as this dish can dry out.
- Crushed red pepper. To add some spice!
How To Make Chicken With Sauerkraut And Bulgur
One of the best things about this meal is that it needs almost no preparation. No onions to be chopped, no vegetables to be washed, nothing to marinate. You take the six ingredients, put them in a cooking pot, add some water to cover, bring to a boil, reduce the heat and let that cook for about 30-40 minutes until the chicken and bulgur (or barley) are completely cooked.
Optionally, you can then transfer the entire thing to a large baking tray and bake for 15-20 minutes. But as I mentioned it’s optional.
