Description
A deliciously simple recipe for herb and garlic braised chicken that combines traditional techniques with modern shortcuts, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken thighs (skin-on or skinless)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 onion, sliced
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by dicing the onions and mincing the garlic.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper and place them in the skillet, browning for about 5 minutes on each side.
- Remove the chicken and sauté the sliced onion until translucent, followed by the minced garlic until fragrant.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, pour in the chicken broth, and sprinkle with rosemary and thyme.
- Bring to a simmer, cover, and reduce heat to low, cooking for 30-40 minutes until the chicken is tender and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Serve warm, garnished with additional fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
This recipe is versatile; feel free to customize it with seasonal vegetables or different herbs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Braising
- Cuisine: European
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 90mg