Braised Chicken Thighs in Tomato Sauce
A hearty, one-pot comfort dish featuring chicken thighs slowly simmered in a rich tomato sauce with carrots and onion. Ready in under 40 minutes, it's the kind of effortless weeknight dinner that never disappoints.
🛒 Ingredients
2 servings
- 500 g (1.1 lb) chicken thighs
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 1 carrot, grated
- 1½ cups (400 g) tomato sauce
- 1 cup (250 ml) water
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
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Directions
- 1
Season the chicken thighs generously with salt and black pepper on both sides.
- 2
Heat the oil over low heat in a medium saucepan. Add the diced onion, chicken thighs, and grated carrot. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is golden brown on all sides, about 10 minutes.
- 3
Pour in the tomato sauce and water. Stir to combine, cover the pan, and simmer over low heat for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent the sauce from sticking to the bottom.
- 4
Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve hot.
💡 Chef's Tip
Serve alongside white rice and a crispy crumble made from the chicken skin rendered in butter — a Brazilian-inspired touch that turns this simple dish into something truly special.
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