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Crispy Apple Chicken Casserole
Chicken, Cabbage & Apple Casserole
🕒 Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
🕒 Prep Time: 10 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 1 hour 11 minutes
Description:
Indulge in the comforting flavors of this delightful Chicken, Cabbage & Apple Casserole, a hearty dish that tantalizes the taste buds with a harmonious blend of succulent chicken, crisp cabbage, and sweet apples, all infused with aromatic spices and baked to perfection. This recipe promises a wholesome meal that’s both satisfying and nutritious, perfect for any occasion.
Recipe Category: Chicken Thigh & Leg
Keywords: Chicken, Poultry, Apple, Fruit, Vegetable, Meat, Low Cholesterol, Healthy, Potluck, < 15 Mins, Oven
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 473.1
- Fat Content: 13.7g
- Saturated Fat Content: 3.4g
- Cholesterol Content: 98.5mg
- Sodium Content: 957.8mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 60.5g
- Fiber Content: 11.8g
- Sugar Content: 23.4g
- Protein Content: 29.9g
Servings: 6
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 10 | Chicken drumsticks |
| 1/2 | Caraway seed |
| 1 | Cumin |
| 1 | Ground coriander |
| 2 | Salt |
| 2 | Fresh ginger |
| 4 | Potatoes |
| 1 | Cabbage |
| 3 | Golden delicious apples |
| 2 | Onions |
| 6 – 8 | Carrots |
| 6 – 8 | Bay leaves |
| 2 | Cinnamon sticks |
| 1 | Apple cider vinegar |
| 1 | Olive oil |
Instructions:
- Begin by washing the chicken drumsticks thoroughly and patting them dry using paper towels to ensure they’re clean and moisture-free.
- In a small bowl, blend together the caraway seed, cumin, ground coriander, salt, and fresh ginger to create a flavorful spice mixture.
- Peel back the skin of each drumstick, pat the flesh with the prepared spice mixture, and then carefully replace the skin to lock in the seasoning.
- Line the bottom of a casserole dish with the potatoes, creating a solid base for your casserole.
- Arrange the seasoned chicken drumsticks on top of the potatoes, ensuring they’re evenly spaced for even cooking.
- Intersperse rows of cabbage, sliced apples, onions, and carrots among the chicken drumsticks, creating layers of flavor and texture.
- Sprinkle any remaining spice mixture over the contents of the casserole dish, ensuring each ingredient is well-seasoned.
- Place bay leaves and cinnamon sticks sporadically throughout the casserole, infusing it with aromatic hints of warmth and depth.
- Drizzle apple cider vinegar and olive oil over the top of the casserole, adding a tangy brightness to the dish.
- Cover the casserole dish tightly with a lid or aluminum foil, sealing in the flavors and moisture.
- Preheat your oven to 160°C (320°F), and then place the covered casserole dish inside.
- Allow the casserole to braise in the preheated oven for approximately 1 hour, allowing the flavors to meld together and the ingredients to tenderize.
- After 1 hour of braising, carefully remove the lid or aluminum foil from the casserole dish.
- Continue to bake the casserole, uncovered, for an additional few minutes or until the chicken and vegetables are golden brown and caramelized.
- Once done, remove the casserole from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes before serving.
- Serve your delicious Chicken, Cabbage & Apple Casserole hot, garnished with fresh herbs if desired, and enjoy the comforting flavors of this hearty dish.
