Roasted goose with potato dumplings and holiday spiced red cabbage is one of the traditional holiday feasts in Northern Europe. The preparation is faster and easier with gnocchi and chicken or turkey. You can save even more time without gravy. The juicy sauce out of the oven is scrumptious by itself. The key ingredient is the herb mugwort. It's also beneficial for the digestion.
In a large OVEN DISH, spread 2 tbsp oil and add chicken pieces skin-side down.
Distribute Holiday Feast [1] spices, orange, apple quarters, onions, and 1 cup of water around the chicken.
Cover*) and bake in the OVEN for 45-60 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
Every 15 minutes, stir the liquid and spoon it over the chicken.
After 30 minutes take off the cover and turn the chicken.
Gnocchi
Prepare gnocchi according to package instructions.
Gravy
In a POT, strain liquid from the OVEN DISH.
In a small CUP, dissolve flour in 1/8 cup water.
Add flour-water to the POT. Bring to a boil, reduce to medium.
Simmer for 2-5 minutes until it thickens. Add salt & pepper to taste.
Cabbage
In a POT, melt butter.
Add cabbage and vinegar. Sauté for 5 minutes.
Add chopped apple, wine, Holiday Feast [2] spices, salt to taste, and a dash of sugar.
Mix well, cover, and cook over low heat for 45-60 minutes until the cabbage is tender, stirring occasionally. Enjoy!
Notes
Notes & Variations▪ Substitute chicken with turkey, goose, duck, or pork tenderloin. Adjust cooking time.▪ Substitute gnocchi with mash potatoes.▪ Substitute orange with 1 cup of cranberries.*) Use aluminum foil to cover the chicken.