Description
A simple recipe for chicken braised in apple cider vinegar, resulting in tender meat with a tangy flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs chicken pieces (thighs or drumsticks)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper.
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
- Brown the chicken pieces on all sides. Remove the chicken and set aside.
- Add the chopped onion to the pot and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
- Pour in the apple cider vinegar and chicken broth. Scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot.
- Stir in the dried thyme.
- Return the chicken to the pot. The liquid should mostly cover the chicken.
- Bring the liquid to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and cook for 45 to 60 minutes, or until the chicken is very tender.
- Remove the chicken and set aside. If the sauce is too thin, increase the heat and reduce the liquid until it thickens slightly.
- Return the chicken to the sauce before serving.
Notes
- Serve this dish over rice or mashed potatoes to absorb the braising liquid.
- You can add root vegetables like carrots or potatoes during the last 30 minutes of cooking.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 60 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Braising
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece chicken with sauce
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Unsaturated Fat: 13
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 8
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 38
- Cholesterol: 120
Keywords: apple cider vinegar, braised chicken, chicken thighs, easy chicken recipe, tangy chicken