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Chicken Thigh Osso Bucco

Savory Chicken Thigh Osso Bucco for Cozy Family Dinners

A cozy Chicken Thigh Osso Bucco recipe that's perfect for comfort food lovers on busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Braise
  • 4 pieces Chicken Thighs bone-in, skin-on
  • 1/4 cup All-Purpose Flour for dredging
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter
  • 1 medium Onion finely chopped
  • 2 medium Carrots finely chopped
  • 2 stalks Celery finely chopped
  • 4 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 cup Dry White Wine drinking quality
  • 2 cups Chicken Broth low sodium
  • 1 can Crushed Tomatoes high quality
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Thyme
  • 1 piece Bay Leaf
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley chopped

Equipment

  • Dutch oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Chicken Thigh Osso Bucco
  1. Pat chicken thighs dry, season with salt and pepper, dredge in flour, shaking off excess.
  2. Heat olive oil and butter in a Dutch oven, then sear chicken thighs skin-side down for 4-5 minutes until golden.
  3. Turn thighs and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, then remove and set aside.
  4. Add onions, carrots, and celery to the pot, sautéing for 6-8 minutes until softened.
  5. Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute. Pour in wine to deglaze, scraping up brown bits.
  6. Add crushed tomatoes and chicken broth, stirring in thyme and bay leaf, simmer gently.
  7. Nestle chicken thighs into the sauce, cover and simmer for 45-60 minutes until tender.
  8. Remove bay leaf, taste, and adjust seasoning. Serve garnished with parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 32gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 16gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 900IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This dish tastes better the next day, making it ideal for meal prep. Serve with risotto or salad for a complete meal.

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