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German Chicken

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"Boneless chicken breasts cooked over sauerkraut and covered in BBQ sauce. This sounds a little different, but I assure you, it is delicious! It is one of my family's favorites. The BBQ sauce makes the sauerkraut a little sweet. I like to serve this dish with mashed potatoes." — Lisa McKelvey

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Original recipe makes 4 servings Change Servings

4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 cup barbecue sauce

22 ounces sauerkraut

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Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
In a 9x13 inch baking dish, place the sauerkraut in a single layer. Place the chicken breasts on top of the sauerkraut. Pour the barbecue sauce over the chicken. Cover and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes or until the chicken is cooked and the juices run clear.

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Aug 17, 2009

Sounds weird but it's a new family favorite. I'd suggest sticking with standard kraut (not Bavarian) or it could easily get too sweet. If using frozen chicken breast use the cooking directions on the package but layer as per the directions here. Excess barbecue sauce gives a mellow smoky sweet taste to the kraut. Drain the kraut first so you get a nice blend of flavors instead of a puddle.

—BRR

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Sep 30, 2003

This reminded me (just a little) of Polish "Kapusta", which is a sweet and sour flavored cooked cabbage (minus the tomato base of bbq sauce). With this recipe however, the flavor varies a lot, depending on the bbq sauce you use. The chicken was good but I like much better with a Polish sausage or Bratwurst and homemade-type noodles (frozen "Reames" brand are excellent)with some of the sauce. This was easier than making "Kapusta" so I might experiment with different bbq sauces.

—somethingdifferentagain?!

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80 Ratings

Nov 12, 2003

This dish is marvelous!! A breeze to put together and the kraut is abolutely delicious with that barbque suace simmered into it. I did have to cook this for about 50 minutes though for the chicken to get done. Maybe I used thicker breasts. Definitely making this again.

—DEBBY

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Jul 27, 2008

This was better than I thought it would be. The only thing I would change (and this is just for our own taste) is that the BBQ sauce I used was pretty strong so I might go with something milder next time. Something on the sweet side as opposed to the heavy smokey side.

—Cris

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Jan 10, 2008

Awesome, awesome, AWESOME! I added onions and potatoes as well and this was so good. It is a quick and easy meal that will be cooked again at my house VERY soon!

—EmmieLou1499

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Sep 19, 2003

My husband loved this, and I love how easy it is to make -- but I can't help wishing there was a little *more* to it. Some vegetables or something. I think I'll experiment with other ingredients the next time I make it. (But I will make it again; it got enthusiastic thumbs up from the fam.)

—RCHODSON

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Jan 19, 2011

I made this exactly as directed using Bullseye barbeque sauce and doubling the recipe. Awesome! I would not change a thing. Thanks for sharing, Lisa!

—Georgia Cyn

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May 17, 2012

My husband loved this!! He'd give it 10 stars if he could... of course he is a big fan of the kraut!!! He said he would even like it without the chicken!! I, on the other hand, am not a big fan of it...but the bar-b-q sauce changes it for the better.. i also drained my kraut well.... I think this is important... I think it would be too runny.. used honey b-b-q sauce... Most importantly.. it doesnt get any easier... served with "healthy" baked beans and "lighter" mashed potatoes...oh yeah and I did not cover thinking again of it becoming runny.. the kraut was "thick" and carmelized.. it was good!

—Wiser1

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Nutrition

Calories
253 kcal
13%

Carbohydrates
29.2 g
9%

Cholesterol
68 mg
23%

Fat
1.9 g
3%

Fiber
4.5 g
18%

Protein
28.6 g
57%

Sodium
1794 mg
72%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

German Chicken

Serving Size: 1/4 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 4
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 253
Calories from Fat: 17

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 1.9g 3 %
Saturated Fat 0.4g 2 %
Cholesterol 68mg 23 %
Sodium 1794mg 72 %
Potassium 693mg 19 %
Total Carbohydrates 29.2g 9 %
Dietary Fiber 4.5g 18 %
Protein 28.6g 57 %
Sugars 18.8g
Vitamin A 4 %
Vitamin C 41 %
Calcium 8 %
Iron 32 %
Thiamin 13 %
Niacin 148 %
Vitamin B6 55 %
Magnesium 22 %
Folate 24 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.