Braised Tuscan Chicken Thighs
Servings
4Serving size
4 ounces chicken with sauceThis recipe can be multiplied and makes great leftovers. Try them on sandwiches for a fantastic lunch.
Serve with Brown Rice or Low Sodium Plain Mashed Potatoes or Plain Mashed Potatoes or Roasted Potatoes
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
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.
Serve this recipe with one of these starch side dishes.
Brown Rice
In a medium sauce pan, heat the water and salt. When the water boils, stir in the brown rice. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, partially covered, for 40-45 minutes. Do not boil away all of the liquid and do not stir the rice. When a very small amount of…
Low Sodium Plain Mashed Potatoes
Place the water in a large stock pot over high heat. Quarter the potatoes and add to the stock pot. Cover with water by about an inch. Bring to boil and then reduce heat until the water is simmering. Cook the potatoes about 15 – 20 minutes until slightly soft…
Plain Mashed Potatoes
Place the water in a large stock pot over high heat. Quarter the potatoes and add to the stock pot. Cover with water by about an inch. Bring to boil and then reduce heat until the water is simmering. Cook the potatoes about 15 – 20 minutes until slightly soft…
Roasted Potatoes
Preheat oven to 400° F. Place the water in a medium stock pot over high heat and bring to a boil. Add the potatoes and reduce the heat to medium-high. Simmer for 10 minutes and remove. Drain potatoes and let them cool slightly. Place potatoes in a roasting pan large…
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Lactose
This recipe is safe for those who are lactose intolerant.
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.