Crispy Braised Chicken Thighs

40m
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper.
  2. 2Sear chicken thighs skin-side down in a skillet with olive oil for 8 minutes.
  3. 3Flip chicken thighs and cook a little longer.
  4. 4Remove chicken thighs from skillet.
  5. 5Add onions and garlic to the skillet and cook until browned.
  6. 6Add chicken broth, orange juice, meyer lemon juice, and white wine to the skillet.
  7. 7Add thyme to the skillet.
  8. 8Return chicken thighs to the skillet.
  9. 9Bake uncovered at 325°F for 40 minutes until a thermometer reads 190°F.
  10. 10Remove chicken thighs from skillet and place on a platter.
  11. 11Make a slurry with cornstarch and water.
  12. 12Stir the slurry into the sauce in the skillet.
  13. 13Spoon sauce onto a plate, top with chicken thigh, arugula, and bread.

Ingredients

  • 6 chicken thighs
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 pinch pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 cup onions
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 sprig thyme
  • 1 tablespoon orange juice
  • 1 tablespoon meyer lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon white wine
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 2 teaspoons water
  • 1 handful arugula
  • 1 slice bread

Equipment

skilletoventongswooden spoonmetal spatulathermometer