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2. Dutch Oven Braised Chicken Thighs Recipe 1

Dutch Oven Braised Chicken Thighs Recipe

Combines searing and slow cooking to make a dish that is both tasty and impressive.
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5 from 1 vote
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Dutch Oven Braised Chicken Thighs Recipe
Servings: 8 Servings
Calories: 310 kcal
2. Dutch Oven Braised Chicken Thighs Recipe 1

Equipment

  • Dutch oven
  • Cutting board
  • Chef's knife
  • Wooden spoon or spatula
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Ingredients

  • 8 bone-in skin-on chicken thighs
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 carrots peeled and diced
  • 2 celery stalks diced
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 375°F.
  • In a Dutch oven, heat olive oil and butter over medium-high heat.
  • Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper and add them to the Dutch oven skin-side down. Brown them for about 5-6 minutes until golden brown. Then turn them over and brown the other side for an additional 3-4 minutes.
  • Remove the chicken thighs and set them aside. Add onion, garlic, carrots, and celery to the Dutch oven and sauté for about 5-6 minutes until softened.
  • Pour in chicken broth and white wine and stir to scrape the browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
  • Stir in Dijon mustard and thyme leaves.
  • Return the chicken thighs to the Dutch oven, skin-side up. Cover the Dutch oven with a lid and bake in the oven for about 40-45 minutes until the chicken thighs are cooked through.

Notes

Tips and Tricks

Pat the chicken thighs dry before seasoning them to ensure a crispy skin.
If you don't have a Dutch oven, you can use a heavy-bottomed pot or a cast-iron skillet with a lid.
Use leftover chicken and vegetables in soups, stews, or salads.
For extra flavor, add other vegetables such as potatoes, sweet potatoes, or parsnips.
You can double the recipe to serve a larger group or to have leftovers for the next day.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 310kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 143mg | Sodium: 437mg | Potassium: 392mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g
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