Description
This cozy Chicken Thigh Osso Bucco is a delicious twist on the Italian classic—tender chicken thighs braised with herbs, carrots, and celery in a rich broth. No wine needed, just pure comfort in a pan!
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 chicken thighs, bone-in and skin-on
- Salt and freshly cracked black pepper
- 2 tbsp avocado oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 small carrot, peeled and diced
- 1 celery stalk, chopped
- 1 tsp dried rosemary
- ½ tsp dried thyme
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 1 cup chicken stock
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
- Rice, for serving
Instructions
- Season: Season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper.
- Sear: Heat avocado oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken for 4 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté: In the same skillet, sauté onion, garlic, rosemary, and thyme for about 2 minutes.
- Cook Veggies: Add diced carrots and chopped celery. Cook for another 3 minutes.
- Boil: Stir in tomato paste, chicken broth, and chicken stock. Bring to a gentle boil.
- Simmer: Return chicken to the pan. Cover and simmer over medium heat for 15 minutes, until chicken is fully cooked.
- Adjust: Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot over rice.
Notes
For a crispier skin, uncover the skillet during the last 3 minutes of cooking. This dish pairs wonderfully with mashed potatoes or crusty bread if rice isn’t your thing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop Braised
- Cuisine: italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 325 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 540 mg
- Fat: 21 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg
Keywords: Chicken Thigh Osso Bucco, cozy comfort food, one-pan chicken, Italian-American