COUNTRY BRAISED CHICKEN
This dish goes back to my very first day of cooking school years ago. I have been in love with it ever since. It's all about crisping the chicken skin, and then braising it in an aromatic liquid, combining the best of roasting and slow cooking.
Provided by Michael Anthony
Categories main-dish
Time 1h15m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Put the olive oil in a large, heavy-bottomed braising pan over medium-high heat. Generously season both sides of chicken legs with salt and pepper. When the oil is slightly smoking, add chicken legs and brown, about 5 minutes per side.
- While chicken is browning, peel and chop the carrots; dice the celery and onion. (All the pieces should be about the same size.) Make sure the chicken is browning evenly on both sides.When the chicken is nicely browned, remove from the pan and set aside. Add vegetables to the pan, stir to combine, and reduce heat to medium. Next, peel and lightly smash the garlic; add to pan. Sweat the vegetables for 5 minutes, being careful not to brown. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
- Add tomato paste, raise the temperature to medium-high, and stir to incorporate; the tomato paste will begin to stick to the bottom of the pan as it browns. Deglaze pan with cognac in two additions (being careful for flare-ups!). Let the alcohol cook off until the pan is almost dry, stirring the vegetables and scraping down the sides of the pan to prevent burning. Add white wine and allow it to reduce. Add parsley, bay leaves, thyme, and rosemary to the pan; then spread the chicken pieces on top in an even layer. Pour in just enough chicken broth to cover the meat halfway without submerging. Bring to a simmer, then cover the pan and place in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes.
- Remove from oven and place chicken legs on a rimmed serving platter. Strain cooking liquid into a small saucepan, reserving vegetables. Over medium to high heat, reduce liquid at a simmer until it is thick enough to thinly coat a spoon. Taste, and adjust seasoning as needed. To plate: Place chicken on a plate and add some reserved vegetables. Pour reduced sauce generously over each serving. Garnish with torn parsley leaves and serve.
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Jani Raja
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times now and it's always a hit. The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the vegetables are always cooked just right. I love the addition of the herbs and spices, which give the dish a wonderful flavo
Mavia Naughty
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of chicken, but this recipe changed my mind. The chicken was so tender and juicy, and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I served it with mashed potatoes and green beans, and it was a complete meal. I will definitely be making this a
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[email protected]I made this dish last night and it was a huge hit with my family! The chicken was moist and tender, and the vegetables were cooked to perfection. The sauce was also very flavorful and delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone look
Cayden Jones
[email protected]Just made this for dinner and it was absolutely delicious! I followed the recipe exactly and it came out perfect. The chicken was so tender and juicy, and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I served it with mashed potatoes and green beans, and it was
Sewing machine Doctor
[email protected]This recipe is a winner! I've made it twice now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The chicken is moist and tender, and the vegetables are cooked to perfection. I love the addition of the herbs and spices, which give the dish a wonderful flavor. Will d
Dua Shabbir
[email protected]If you're looking for a delicious and comforting dish to warm you up on a cold night, this is it! I made this last week and it was an absolute hit. The chicken was fall-off-the-bone tender and the vegetables were perfectly cooked. The sauce was rich
Grace Szelis
[email protected]I love this recipe! It's so simple to make, yet it always comes out perfectly. The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the vegetables are always cooked just right. I've made it several times now and it's always a hit with my family and friends.
Sk sobuj Khan
[email protected]I'm a novice cook but this recipe was easy to follow and turned out amazing! I was worried about the chicken being dry, but it came out so moist and flavorful. The vegetables were cooked to perfection and the sauce was divine. Thank you for sharing t
naweed ghulam nabee
[email protected]Wow! This recipe is a keeper! I've tried many braised chicken recipes before, but this one takes the cake. The chicken was incredibly tender and juicy, and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I served it with mashed potatoes and green beans, and it was
Wendy Mensah-Arthur
[email protected]Made this last night and it was a hit with the whole family! My husband raved about the flavors, which he said were perfectly balanced. The chicken was moist and tender, and the vegetables were perfectly cooked and still had a nice bite to them. Defi
Ellen Stefanits
[email protected]This is the second time I've made this dish and it's quickly becoming my favorite go-to recipe for a simple, yet elegant and comforting meal! Absolutely delicious!