CANE VINEGAR CHICKEN WITH PEARL ONIONS, ORANGE & SPINACH

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One-pot dishes are all about planning well and laying out your prep in a smart sequential order. The beauty of this dish is the vinegar, which is malty, nutty, and nuanced. I love a Philippine cane vinegar called Datu Puti. Great stuff, super-inexpensive, and readily available at most Asian grocery stores.

Provided by Hugh Acheson

Categories     Chicken     Leafy Green     Onion     Poultry     Sauté     Dinner     Vinegar     Orange     Spinach     Fall     Winter     One-Pot Meal     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

Yield Serves 2 as a big main course or 4 as a small one

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 chicken thighs, each weighing 5 to 6 ounces (total of 2 1/2 pounds chicken thighs)
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
16 pearl onions, peeled
1/4 teaspoon smoked hot paprika
3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1 cup cane vinegar
1 cup chicken stock
2 large navel oranges, cut into supremes
1 tablespoon fresh mint leaves
2 cups cleaned spinach (stems removed)

Steps:

  • Season the thighs with the salt and pepper.
  • In a wide, heavy-bottomed pot that has a lid, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the thighs, skin side down, and let them cook without moving them around for 7 minutes. You are encouraging good caramelization of the skin and developing a ton of flavor in the process. After 7 minutes turn the thighs over and add the onions, paprika, and garlic to the pot. Cook for 5 minutes and then add the vinegar, being careful not to let it flame up.
  • This is a good time to get a spatula and loosen up all of those pan drippings. The vinegar needs to cook down by half, and when it does, add the stock. Cover and reduce the heat to low. Cook for 20 minutes over low heat, remove the lid, and add the oranges, mint, and spinach. Stir lightly and serve immediately.

Reflecting Moon
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


piwambe Rogers
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth the effort.


Keisha Chester
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I'm not a big fan of cane vinegar, but I thought this recipe was still pretty good.


Anne Marie Smith
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken.


Niloy Hossain
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The pearl onions and orange spinach are a great addition to this recipe.


Bronson Kerton
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I love the unique flavor that the cane vinegar adds to this dish.


SCOVIA MATHIAS
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This dish was a bit bland for my taste.


Rebecca Howard
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Overall, I thought this recipe was pretty good. The chicken was tender and the sauce was tasty. I would definitely make it again.


Terry Mcmillan
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This recipe was a bit too sweet for my taste, but I think that's just a matter of personal preference. The chicken was cooked well and the sauce was flavorful.


Aniefon Essien
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The chicken was a bit dry, but the sauce was delicious. I think I will try marinating the chicken next time to see if that helps.


Klacia Molema
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This recipe is easy to follow and the results are delicious! I love the combination of flavors in the sauce, and the chicken is cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


ANE Oro
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I made this dish last night and it was a hit with my family! The chicken was so tender and juicy, and the sauce was flavorful and tangy. The pearl onions and orange spinach were a nice touch, and they added a pop of color and flavor to the dish. I wi


Weight Loss
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This chicken recipe is a real winner! The cane vinegar adds a unique and delicious flavor to the chicken, and the pearl onions and orange spinach provide a perfect balance of sweetness and acidity. I highly recommend this dish for anyone looking for