Description
Braised Chicken Thighs are the epitome of comfort food, boasting tender chicken simmered in a rich, flavorful sauce infused with garlic, fresh herbs, and balsamic vinegar. This dish not only warms your soul but also impresses your guests with its restaurant-quality taste. Perfect for cozy dinners or festive gatherings, you’ll find that this recipe is straightforward enough for novice cooks while delivering stunning results every time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 bone-in chicken thighs (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 large sweet onion, chopped
- 1 cup chicken broth
- ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 teaspoons fresh thyme, chopped
- 2 teaspoons fresh rosemary, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a large oven-safe pot or Dutch oven.
- In the pot, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper, then sear skin-side down until golden brown (about 5 minutes per side). Remove and set aside.
- Sauté onions and garlic in the same pot until soft and fragrant (approximately 3 minutes).
- Add chicken broth, balsamic vinegar, thyme, and rosemary to the pot; stir to combine while scraping up any browned bits.
- Return the chicken thighs to the pot, ensuring they are skin-side up and partially submerged in the liquid.
- Cover tightly and bake in the preheated oven for about 1 hour or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 thigh (170g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg