# Crispy Braised Chicken Thighs

Crispy braised chicken thighs with garlic, thyme, and Meyer lemon.

- Total time: 40 min
- Cuisine: American
- Category: Drink
- Language: en

## 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 tablespoon butter
- 1 handful arugula
- 1 slice bread

## Instructions

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

## Equipment

- skillet
- baking sheet
- tongs
- wooden spatula
- thermometer

## Source

- Original video: https://www.tiktok.com/@amateurgourmet/video/7457215087057636639
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/b90941f9-b478-4cda-a93f-6c42e19cf07f
- Extracted: 2025-01-11

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