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Chicken Thigh Osso Bucco

Savory Chicken Thigh Osso Bucco for Cozy Dinner Nights

This Chicken Thigh Osso Bucco offers a comforting twist on the classic Italian dish, featuring tender chicken thighs braised in a rich sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 540
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Chicken Thighs Bone-in, skin-on for maximum flavor
  • 1/2 cup All-Purpose Flour For dredging the chicken
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Adjust to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
For the Cooking Base
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil For searing
  • 1 medium Brown Onion Finely diced
  • 1 medium Carrot Peeled, sliced, and quartered
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced
For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Tomato Paste Or substitute with tomato sauce
  • 1 cup Dry White Wine Can use chicken stock as a substitute
  • 2 cups Chicken Stock A must-have for flavorful sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Rosemary
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Thyme
For Finishing Touches
  • 2 tablespoons Parsley Chopped for garnish

Equipment

  • Large pot or Dutch oven

Method
 

Step 1: Dredge the Chicken
  1. Season chicken thighs with salt and black pepper, dredge in flour, ensuring even coating.
Step 2: Sear the Chicken
  1. Heat olive oil in a pot over medium-high heat. Sear chicken thighs skin-side down for 5-7 minutes until golden brown.
Step 3: Sauté the Vegetables
  1. Add diced onion and carrot to the pot, sautéing for 4-5 minutes. Then add minced garlic and cook for another minute.
Step 4: Build the Sauce
  1. Stir in tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes. Add white wine and simmer for 3-5 minutes, reducing liquid by half.
Step 5: Add Chicken and Stock
  1. Return chicken to pot and add chicken stock until chicken is almost covered, sprinkle with herbs. Cover and braise for 45-50 minutes.
Step 6: Serve It Up
  1. Serve Chicken Thigh Osso Bucco over mashed potatoes or polenta, garnished with parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 540kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 38gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 20gCholesterol: 160mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 450IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This dish is perfect for a cozy dinner and can be paired with mashed potatoes or polenta. Enjoy it with a side of freshly chopped parsley on top.

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