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Braised Chicken Thighs with Tomatoes and Prunes

Braised Chicken Thighs with Tomatoes and Prunes

James Collier + Danny Alas
These braised chicken thighs are a weeknight winner, requiring very little prep and ready to serve in just 50 minutes. California prunes add a natural sweetness to the acidity of the tomatoes, and a tender bite to the crispy chicken skin!
4.78 from 9 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 513 kcal

Equipment

  • large skillet

Ingredients
 
 

  • 2 tablespoons California extra virgin olive oil divided
  • 4 bone-in skin-on chicken thighs
  • 1 medium yellow onion thinly sliced
  • 3-4 cloves garlic minced
  • ½ cup dry red wine
  • 4 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 2 small sprigs fresh rosemary
  • 1 cup crushed tomatoes
  • ½ cup California Prunes
  • 1 cup chicken stock
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium high heat. Sear the chicken, skin-side down, for 3-4 minutes or until browned and crispy. Flip and brown on the other side, another 3-4 minutes, then remove from the pan and set aside.
  • Turn the heat to medium and saute the onion until translucent and starting to wilt, about 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook for another 1-2 minutes, then deglaze with the wine, scraping the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon. Add the fresh thyme and rosemary and cook until the wine has reduced, another 5 minutes or so.
  • Next, add the crushed tomatoes and heat to a rolling simmer. Nestle in the browned chicken thighs, skin-side up, along with the prunes. Pour the chicken stock around the chicken, ensuring that some of the skin remains unsubmerged. Heat to a simmer, cover and cook for 20 minutes, then remove the lid from the pan and continue cooking another 10 minutes, until the chicken is fork tender and the sauce has reduced.
  • To serve, pour in the red wine vinegar and garnish with fresh parsley!

Nutrition

Serving: 1portionCalories: 513kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 27gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 143mgSodium: 861mgPotassium: 758mgFiber: 3gSugar: 13gVitamin A: 465IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 2mg
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