Oktoberfest Chicken and Red Cabbage
This skillet-to-oven dish pairs juicy chicken thighs with tangy-sweet braised red cabbage, apple, and smoky bacon. Red wine vinegar, a splash of red wine, brown sugar, and cinnamon create a balanced, festive flavor that suits cool-weather dinners or an Oktoberfest spread. Expect tender chicken, soft cabbage, and a gently caramelized, aromatic sauce.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook1 hr 25 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Oktoberfest Chicken and Red Cabbage, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 39 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 7 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 37
- Heart Health
- 66
- Metabolic
- 28
- Digestive
- 22
- Inflammatory
- 47
- Performance
- 42
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- 2
Cook the bacon in a large oven-safe or cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain and cool; crumble the bacon. Leave the drippings in the skillet.
- 3
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, and smoked paprika until evenly mixed; dredge the chicken thighs in the flour and shake off any excess.
- 4
Cook the chicken in the drippings in the skillet over medium heat until browned, about 5 minutes per side; transfer the chicken to a plate.
- 5
Drain and discard all but 1 tablespoon of the drippings from the skillet. Add the onion and apple; cook and stir until the onion is translucent and the apple is softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the cabbage and bacon; season with kosher salt. Cook, stirring often, until the cabbage is softened, 5 to 8 minutes.
- 6
Add the vinegar and red wine to the cabbage mixture; stir in the brown sugar and cinnamon until well combined. Bring to a boil; cook, stirring often, until the sauce is reduced by half, about 10 minutes. Place the chicken thighs on top of the cabbage in the skillet.
- 7
Bake in the preheated oven until the cabbage is tender and the chicken is cooked through, about 40 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of a thigh should register at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- Calories 336.07 kcal Moderate 17%
- Protein 19.93 g Good Source 40%
- Carbohydrate 23.8 g 9%
- Total Fat 17.68 g High 23%
- Saturated Fat 5.1 g High 26%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 99.89 mg High 33%
- Sodium 227.06 mg Moderate 10%
- Dietary Fiber 3.24 g Moderate 12%
- Total Sugars 13.33 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 63.3 mg Low Source 5%
- Iron 2.01 mg Moderate 11%
- Potassium 287.65 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin A 60.9 mcg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin C 60.57 mg Good Source 67%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Onions 🧅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Oktoberfest Chicken and Red Cabbage is made with 13 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 1 hr 45 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Bacon, Bacon Fat, and Brown Sugar. Each serving provides about 336.07 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Oktoberfest Chicken and Red Cabbage made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Bacon, Bacon Fat, Brown Sugar, Chicken Thigh. The full list of 13 is above.
- How long does it take to make Oktoberfest Chicken and Red Cabbage?
- About 1 hr 45 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 1 hr 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 336.07 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Oktoberfest Chicken and Red Cabbage easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 13 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Oktoberfest Chicken and Red Cabbage healthy?
- Oktoberfest Chicken and Red Cabbage has an easyChef Pro health score of 41/100. Per serving, it provides 336.07 calories and 19.93 g of protein, or 40% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 227.06 mg (10% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 5.1 g (26% of the Daily Value). It contains Wheat, Gluten, Onions and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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