Description
A comforting and elegant slow-braised chicken dish that’s easy to prepare and perfect for weeknights.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 pieces chicken thighs (Bone-in skin-on preferred for more flavor.)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 piece onion, chopped
- 2 pieces carrots, chopped
- 2 pieces celery stalks, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup white wine (Use a dry white wine you would drink.)
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon thyme (Fresh or dried.)
- 1 piece bay leaf
- to taste salt and pepper (Salt the chicken before browning.)
- Creamy polenta or risotto for serving (Soaks up the sauce nicely.)
Instructions
Preparation
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chicken thighs and brown on all sides.
- Remove the chicken and add the chopped onion, carrots, celery, and garlic. Sauté until vegetables soften.
- Deglaze the pot with white wine, scraping up any bits stuck to the bottom.
- Return the chicken to the pot and add chicken broth, thyme, bay leaf, salt, and pepper.
- Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook on low for about 1.5 to 2 hours until the chicken is tender.
- Serve the chicken over creamy polenta or risotto.
Notes
Cool leftovers and store in airtight containers for up to 3 days. You can freeze portions for up to 3 months. Make polenta while chicken simmers for timed efficiency.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: dinner, Main Course
- Cuisine: Italian