Italian Braised Chicken Recipe

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4.9

225 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    20 mins

  • Cook Time

    20 mins

  • Total Time

    1 hr

  • Servings

    4 servings

  • Calories

    407 kcal

  • Course

    Dinner

  • Cuisine

    Italian

Italian Braised Chicken Recipe

This Italian braised chicken is a flavorful, comforting dish that comes together quickly. The chicken thighs are seared to give them a crispy skin, then baked in a rich tomato and olive sauce. Serve it with your favorite pasta, some rice, or a crusty slice of Italian bread for a satisfying weeknight dinner that's ready in just an hour!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 8 bone-in chicken thighs skin on or off, your choice
  • ½ teaspoon each: salt and pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium onion finely minced
  • 4 cloves garlic chopped
  • 4 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 28 ounce can diced tomatoes
  • 1 cup coarsely chopped olives
  • 2 tablespoons EACH: capers and balsamic vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon EACH: chopped rosemary and oregano
  • 1 pinch red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon honey
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Instructions

  1. Set your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Season the chicken with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat the oil in a large, ovenproof pan over medium heat. Add the chicken thighs to the pan, skin side up, and brown them for 3-4 minutes. Flip the chicken over and cook until the skin is brown and crispy, about 5-6 minutes. Remove the chicken from the pan. (While the chicken is cooking, prep the rest of the ingredients.)
  3. Pour out all but about 2 tablespoons of the oil from the pan. Add the onion to the pan and let it cook until soft, about 3-4 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute more. Add the tomato paste to the pan and let it cook until it has darkened slightly and is fragrant smelling, about 3 minutes.
  4. Add all the remaining ingredients to the pan and stir well. Season to taste with sea salt and black pepper. Nestle the chicken back into the pan, skin side up. Pop the chicken into the oven and let it cook for 40 minutes. Remove the chicken from the oven and serve it right away.

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Nutrition Information

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Serving 1 serving = ¼ of the recipe Calories 407kcal (20%) Carbohydrates 18g (6%) Protein 47g (94%) Fat 17g (26%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g Monounsaturated Fat 9g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 215mg (72%) Sodium 1270mg (53%) Potassium 1172mg (33%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 9g (18%) Vitamin A 678IU (14%) Vitamin C 25mg (28%) Calcium 129mg (13%) Iron 5mg (28%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 407 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1 serving = ¼ of the recipe
Calories 407kcal 20%
Carbohydrates 18g 6%
Protein 47g 94%
Fat 17g 26%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g 18%
Monounsaturated Fat 9g 45%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 215mg 72%
Sodium 1270mg 53%
Potassium 1172mg 25%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 9g 18%
Vitamin A 678IU 14%
Vitamin C 25mg 28%
Calcium 129mg 13%
Iron 5mg 28%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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