Tender chicken atop a savory mix of red cabbage, apples, and onions, perfect for hearty meals.
# List of Ingredients:
→ Chicken
01 - 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon salt
04 - ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
05 - 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
→ Red Cabbage Mixture
06 - 1 small red cabbage (approximately 1.5 pounds), cored and thinly sliced
07 - 2 medium apples (Braeburn or Granny Smith), peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
08 - 1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced
09 - ⅓ cup apple cider vinegar
10 - 2 tablespoons brown sugar
11 - 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
12 - 1 teaspoon caraway seeds (optional)
13 - 1 teaspoon salt
14 - ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
15 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small cubes
→ Garnish
16 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat the oven to 375°F.
02 - Pat the chicken thighs dry and rub with olive oil, salt, black pepper, and sweet paprika. Set aside.
03 - Combine sliced red cabbage, apples, onion, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, caraway seeds (if using), salt, and black pepper in a large bowl. Toss to mix thoroughly.
04 - Spread the cabbage mixture evenly in a 9x13-inch baking dish and dot with butter cubes.
05 - Nestle the seasoned chicken thighs skin-side up on top of the cabbage mixture.
06 - Cover the dish tightly with foil and bake for 40 minutes.
07 - Remove the foil and bake an additional 30 minutes until chicken skin is golden and crisp and cabbage is tender.
08 - Remove from oven, let rest for 5 minutes, garnish with fresh parsley if desired, and serve warm.
