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Braised Tuscan Chicken Thighs

Servings

4

Serving size

4 ounces chicken with sauce
COOKING TIME
60 Minutes

This recipe can be multiplied and makes great leftovers. Try them on sandwiches for a fantastic lunch.

Braised Tuscan Chicken Thighs

Ingredients

1 Tbsp. Olive oil
16 ounces Boneless, skinless chicken thighs
2 cups No salt added vegetable stock (or no salt added chicken stock)
1/4 cup Red wine
1 tsp., whole Fennel seed (crushed into powder)
1/2 tsp., leaves Dried basil
1/2 tsp., leaves Dried oregano
1/2 tsp. Dried marjoram
1 Tbsp. No salt added tomato paste
1 tsp. Dijon mustard
1/2 tsp. Salt
1 to taste Black pepper
1 large White onions (sliced)
4 clove Garlic, raw (left whole)

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 325°F.

Place the olive oil in a large sauce pan or dutch oven over medium high heat.

Add the chicken thighs and sear on each side for about 3 minutes total.

Add the stock, red wine, crushed fennel seed, basil, oregano, marjoram, tomato paste, mustard, salt, pepper, onion, and garlic.

Stir the chicken together with the sauce.

Cover the pan and place in the oven.

Braise for 45 minutes.

Serve.

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GERD / Acid Reflux

This recipe contains GERD triggers and those with GERD may wish to avoid it.

Lactose

This recipe is safe for those who are lactose intolerant.

Coumadin® (Warfarin)

This recipe is safe for Coumadin (warfarin) users.

Gluten Sensitivity

This recipe is safe for those who are sensitive to gluten.

Sodium

This is a low sodium recipe.

Recipe Notes

I have done this recipe with veal (osso bucco) and chicken, but it will work with almost anything, including beef, lamb, and turkey. The flavors are so savory and it makes fantastic leftovers for sandwiches.

"Let the stoics say what they please, we do not eat for the good of living, but because the meat is savory and the appetite is keen."

Ralph Waldo Emerson