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Braised Chicken and Caramelized Vegetables

Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time50 minutes
Total Time1 hour 5 minutes
Course: Main
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