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Braised Chicken Thighs

URL: https://www.africanbites.com/saucy-roasted-chicken-on-a-bed-of-vegetables/

Ingredients

The Chicken

  • 6 pieces bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs

The Seasonings

  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon white pepper
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon paprika

The Cooking Fats

  • 4 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons butter

The Vegetables

  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon thyme, minced
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes
  • 3 medium carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces (about 1 cup)
  • 3 stalks celery, cut into ½-inch pieces (about 1 cup)

The Liquids

  • ½ cup white wine
  • cups chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon bouillon powder

Garnish

  • to taste parsley

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
  2. Mix onion powder, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and paprika in a small bowl.
  3. Pat the chicken thighs dry and season thoroughly with the spice mix.
  4. Heat oil in a large cast iron or Dutch oven over medium-high heat and brown the chicken thighs on all sides. Remove and set aside.
  5. Add butter to the pan, melt it, then add onions, garlic, and thyme and sauté until fragrant.
  6. Add diced tomatoes and bouillon powder, cooking for about 5-6 minutes.
  7. Pour in white wine and chicken broth, stir, bring to a boil, then add carrots and celery.
  8. Return the chicken thighs to the pan, cover, and place in the oven to braise for 40 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
  9. Let the chicken rest for a few minutes after removing from the oven, then garnish with parsley and serve.

Nutrition Facts (estimated)

Servings
6
Calories
171
Total fat
14g
Total carbohydrates
8g
Total protein
2g
Sodium
801mg
Cholesterol
12mg

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