The Best Garlic Braised Chicken Thighs
A comforting dish featuring juicy chicken thighs braised with garlic and thyme, delivering a burst of flavor in every bite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Braising
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pieces Bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 6 cloves Garlic (smashed or minced)
- 2 tbsp Olive oil (good-quality)
- 2 cups Chicken broth
- 1 cup Dry white wine or extra broth
- 4 sprigs Fresh thyme
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Black pepper
- 2 tbsp Chopped fresh parsley
- Lemon wedges (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare your chicken by seasoning the thighs with salt and black pepper.
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
- Sear the chicken thighs skin side down for 5-7 minutes until golden and crispy.
- Flip and sear the other side for an additional 3-4 minutes.
- Add the minced or smashed garlic to the pot to infuse its flavor.
- Pour in the chicken broth and dry white wine (or extra broth).
- Toss in the fresh thyme sprigs among the chicken.
- Braise at a gentle simmer, covered, for about 30 minutes.
- Finish by garnishing with parsley and serving with optional lemon wedges.
Notes
Searing in batches if needed will help achieve a perfect golden color. Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 0mg