Description
This Chicken Thigh Osso Bucco is an elegant, yet easy comfort food masterpiece. Tender chicken thighs are braised in a rich, savory tomato and alcohol-free white wine sauce with aromatic vegetables for a truly unforgettable Italian-inspired meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 3 lbs)
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 2 carrots, finely chopped
- 2 stalks celery, finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup alcohol-free white wine
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 28 oz can of crushed tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Step 1: Pat the chicken thighs dry and season generously with salt and pepper. Place the flour in a shallow dish and dredge each chicken thigh, shaking off any excess.
- Step 2: In a large Dutch oven, heat the olive oil and butter over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken thighs in batches, skin-side down first, for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove the chicken and set aside.
- Step 3: Reduce the heat to medium. Add the chopped onion, carrots, and celery to the pot. Sauté for 6-8 minutes until softened.
- Step 4: Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Step 5: Pour in the alcohol-free white wine to deglaze the pot, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom. Let it simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Step 6: Stir in the crushed tomatoes, chicken broth, thyme, and bay leaf. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
- Step 7: Return the seared chicken to the pot. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 45-60 minutes, or until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
- Step 8: Remove the bay leaf. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
For an extra layer of flavor, serve with a classic gremolata (a mixture of fresh parsley, lemon zest, and garlic). This dish tastes even better the next day, making it perfect for meal prep or leftovers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Braising
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 chicken thighs with sauce
- Calories: 580 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 26 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 140 mg
Keywords: chicken osso bucco, braised chicken thighs, Italian comfort food, slow cooked chicken, tomato braised chicken