Nordic Chicken with Apple & Rosemary, Smashed Celeriac, and Braised Red Cabbage

Name: Nordic Chicken with Apple & Rosemary, Smashed Celeriac, and Braised Red Cabbage
Prep time: 50 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 50 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Scandinavian
Ingredients: 2 chicken thighs (large, boneless, skinless); 1 tablespoon olive oil; 0.5 yellow onion (small, diced); 1 clove garlic (minced); 0.5 tart apple (small, peeled, cored, diced); 1 cup chicken broth; 1 fresh rosemary (sprig); 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt; 0.25 teaspoon black pepper; 1 celeriac (small, peeled, chopped into 1-inch cubes); 0.25 cup full-fat coconut milk; 1 tablespoon fresh chives (chopped); 0.5 head red cabbage (small, thinly sliced); 0.25 cup apple cider vinegar; 1 bay leaf

Tender chicken thighs slowly braised with tart apple, fragrant rosemary, and savory broth, served alongside a creamy smashed celeriac and vibrant, vinegary braised red cabbage.

Prep: 50 min
Cook: 1 hr
Total: 1 hr 50 min
Servings: 2
Cuisine: Scandinavian
Difficulty: Hard

Dietary

Gluten-Free
Dairy-Free
Nut-Free
Soy-Free
Paleo
Egg-Free
High-Protein
High-Fiber

Ingredients

2 chicken thighs (large, boneless, skinless)
1 tablespoon olive oil
0.5 yellow onion (small, diced)
1 clove garlic (minced)
0.5 tart apple (small, peeled, cored, diced)
1 cup chicken broth
1 fresh rosemary (sprig)
0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
0.25 teaspoon black pepper
1 celeriac (small, peeled, chopped into 1-inch cubes)
0.25 cup full-fat coconut milk
1 tablespoon fresh chives (chopped)
0.5 head red cabbage (small, thinly sliced)
0.25 cup apple cider vinegar
1 bay leaf

Instructions

Season chicken thighs with 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper.
Heat 1/2 tablespoon olive oil in a medium, oven-safe Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat. Sear chicken thighs for 3 to 4 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove chicken from pot and set aside.
Add the diced yellow onion to the same pot and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until softened. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant. Stir in diced tart apple, chicken broth, and fresh rosemary sprig. Bring to a simmer.
Return chicken thighs to the pot. Cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 30 minutes, or until chicken is tender and cooked through.
While chicken braises, prepare the smashed celeriac. Place the chopped celeriac in a saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil and cook for 15 to 20 minutes, or until very tender. Drain well.
Return the celeriac to the dry saucepan. Add full-fat coconut milk, remaining 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper. Mash with a fork or potato masher until creamy and smooth. Cover to keep warm.
In another medium saucepan, heat 1/2 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat. Add thinly sliced red cabbage and cook for 5 minutes, stirring, until slightly softened. Pour in apple cider vinegar and add the bay leaf. Cover and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cabbage is tender.
Remove rosemary sprig from the chicken and discard. Serve the Nordic Chicken with Apple & Rosemary immediately alongside the Smashed Celeriac and Braised Red Cabbage. Garnish with fresh chives.

Notes

Ensure the celeriac is cooked until very soft for the best mashed texture. A sharp knife is helpful for peeling and chopping the celeriac.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 670
Protein: 54.2 g
Carbohydrates: 38.5 g
Fat: 35.8 g
Fiber: 12.3 g
Sodium: 1420 mg
Saturated Fat: 12.5 g
Sugar: 16.7 g
Cholesterol: 210 mg