1-First Step: Prepare the Chicken Start by thawing the chicken thighs and letting them reach room temperature for even cooking. Pat the skin dry and season with 1.5 teaspoons sea salt, 1 teaspoon black pepper, and 0.5 teaspoon paprika to build a flavorful base for your braised chicken thighs.

2-Second Step: Brown the Chicken In a Dutch oven over medium heat, melt 1 tablespoon butter with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Brown the chicken thighs on both sides for about 4 minutes per side to get that crispy skin, then remove and set aside to keep warm, locking in the juices for tender braised chicken thighs.

3-Third Step: Chop and Prep Veggies While the chicken is browning, chop 1 yellow onion, 2 carrots, 6 celery sticks, and mince 6 garlic cloves. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit, getting everything ready for the braising stage of your braised chicken thighs recipe.

4-Fourth Step: Sauté the Vegetables Add the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil to the pot and sauté the onions, garlic, celery, and carrots until the onions are translucent and the pot bottom develops a fond, which adds depth to your braised chicken thighs.

5-Fifth Step: Deglaze and Build the Sauce Pour in 1/3 cup white wine to deglaze, letting it reduce and evaporate while scraping up those tasty bits. Stir in 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour and the remaining 2 tablespoons butter, cooking to lightly toast the flour with the vegetables for a silky sauce in your braised chicken thighs.

6-Sixth Step: Add Back the Chicken and Braise Return the chicken thighs to the pot, nestling them among the vegetables. Add 2 cups chicken broth or stock, 1 bunch flat leaf parsley, and 1 tablespoon oregano or marjoram, then taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed before covering and braising in the oven for 1.5 to 2 hours until tender.

7-Final Step: Serve and Enjoy Once done, remove from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes. Serve your braised chicken thighs over rice, potatoes, or bread, spooning the sauce over the top for a complete, juicy meal. For more recipe ideas, try our orange sour cream coffee cake as a side that complements the savory flavors.