Pan-Roasted Chicken Thighs with Braised Red Cabbage

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Tender pan-roasted chicken thighs paired with a savory braise of red cabbage and apple for a balanced, comforting meal. This European-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 50 minutes, pairs bone-in chicken thighs, salt, black pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 35 min Serves 4 European cuisine 420 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat dry 4 bone-in chicken thighs and season with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and add chicken skin-side down, cooking for 6-7 minutes until skin is crisp and golden.
  2. Step 2: Flip chicken thighs and cook for another 5 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F, then remove from skillet and set aside to rest.
  3. Step 3: In the same skillet, add 1 small thinly sliced red cabbage and 1 diced medium apple. Stir in 3 tbsp red wine vinegar, 1 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tsp caraway seeds, and 1/2 cup water. Reduce heat to medium and simmer uncovered for 20 minutes until cabbage is tender and flavors meld.
  4. Step 4: Serve the chicken thighs on a bed of the braised red cabbage and apple mixture, spooning the pan juices over the top.

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