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    Published: Sep 18, 2014 · Modified: May 11, 2020 by Bita Cyrus · 2 Comments

    Braised Chicken and Caramelized Vegetables

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    Braised Chicken and Caramalized Vegetables

    Lately I’ve been feeling way too tired to come home after work and cook a big meal. Hey, it happens. And it's OK. I get like this from time to time, and it typically means that we’re going to be eating a lot of fried eggs with English muffins, extremely quick pastas, or my husband will cook a steak. But last night, although I was still in my little rut, I was craving something a bit more slow-cooked and comforting. Who doesn’t love to feel cozy with the coming of fall, especially if it’s via some good grub stuff? Or if you’re in these neck of the woods, and in the thick of it, perhaps fall has quickly and very rudely swooped in and pushed our barely-even-a-summer away. Far, far... far away... for good. *hmph*

    Braised Chicken and Caramalized Vegetables

    And well, as you do in fall, I had a hankering for some serious braised chicken with deep flavors. So on my walk home from work, I made a quick pit stop at our neighborhood grocery store to pick up some essentials for the meal, raided the fresh fruit section like a kid in a candy store (because I can’t help this part ever, even if we have plenty of fruit at home and I’m in a rush), and went on my way home to start cookin’. Aside from the zesty and rich flavors of this dish, it’s a very nourishing and comforting meal that tastes like you’ve just been been slaving away for hours in the kitchen. No doubt.

    Braised Chicken and Caramalized Vegetables

    But nope, you actually just prepared it really quickly and easily and let the food simmer away to do the rest of the work for you until you’re ready to chow. on. down. to. town. Or until you're ready to savor each of the flavors like they're delicate little flowers, so gentle and kind in your mouth. Oh whatever. Take your pick. Personally, I will squeeze myself somewhere in between, thank you!

    Braised Chicken and Caramalized Vegetables

    So, a few things about this dish. The garlic becomes perfectly roasted and fun to eat by very easily popping them out of the slightly charred peel. Do not peel the garlic before cooking because it will burn on you and won’t give you that gorgeous roasted taste you want. The cherry tomatoes become sweeter and add a literal burst of bright flavor to the dish. And the chicken… ohhh the chicken. Seriously, this is one rustically charming, comforting and just really tasty meal.

    Braised Chicken and Caramalized Vegetables

    Needless to say, feel free to add your own variation to this dish by swapping with any vegetable you’re craving at the moment. Actually, I was craving turnips but with my state lately, I was more than happy to go with the Brussels sprouts just to avoid a simple turnip chop. I be lazy like that sometimes. Plus, when my husband couldn’t get enough of the Brussels sprouts, I was super glad I picked them, tired or not.

    Braised Chicken and Caramalized Vegetables

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    Braised Chicken and Caramelized Vegetables

    Course Main
    Prep Time 15 minutes minutes
    Cook Time 50 minutes minutes
    Total Time 1 hour hour 5 minutes minutes
    Servings 8
    Calories 832kcal
    Author Honest and Tasty

    Ingredients

    • 6 lbs chicken thighs and breasts with skin on
    • 2 small-medium yellow onions sliced into thick rings
    • 1 lb Brussels sprouts rinsed
    • cloves from 1 whole head of garlic separated and leave unpeeled
    • 1 lb cherry tomatoes rinsed
    • 2 red fresno chili peppers rinsed and left whole
    • juice from one lemon
    • 2 cups chicken broth
    • a handful of sprigs of thyme
    • 3 tablespoon ghee
    • salt and pepper to taste

    Instructions

    Add the ghee to a large and heavy pot on high heat. Next, generously season your chicken with salt and pepper and add the chicken to the pot, skin side down. After the skin has browned (about 3-4 minutes), flip to the other side and cook for another 3-4 minutes. Work in batches. Remove the chicken from the burner and add all the vegetables and mix them around in the pot until they start to caramelize or change texture and color (about 3 minutes). Reduce the heat to medium. Add the thyme, lemon juice, and chicken stock. Using a spatula, scrape off the tiny bits of chicken stuck to the bottom of the pot to deglaze and get all the flavors into the mix. Add back the chicken and cover the pot for 35-45 minutes to merry all the flavors together. Serve with cous cous, rice, or pasta. Don’t forget to spoon the lovely broth on top. Enjoy!

      Nutrition

      Calories: 832kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 58g | Fat: 62g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Cholesterol: 348mg | Sodium: 498mg | Potassium: 1089mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 970IU | Vitamin C: 65mg | Calcium: 61mg | Iron: 4mg

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      1. Thalia @ butter and brioche says

        September 20, 2014 at 1:19 am

        Wow this braised chicken looks so incredibly delicious! Pinned and saved to recreate!

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        • honestandtasty says

          September 20, 2014 at 12:17 pm

          Thanks Thalia! Hope you will enjoy it if you decide to make it!

          Reply

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