Garlic & Herb Braised Chicken with Potatoes
A soul-warming one-pot chicken braise with golden pieces slowly cooked in a fragrant garlic, chili, and fresh herb sauce. The potatoes soak up every bit of flavor, making this humble dish a true crowd-pleaser.
🛒 Ingredients
4 servings
- 1 whole chicken, cut into pieces (or 5 drumsticks + 5 thighs)
- 4 to 5 medium potatoes, peeled and sliced into thick rounds
- 6 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 medium onion, grated
- 1 tomato, peeled, seeded and crushed (optional)
- Olive oil
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Dried chili flakes
- Splash of white vinegar or lemon juice
- Fresh flat-leaf parsley
- Fresh basil leaves
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Directions
- 1
Clean and pat dry the chicken pieces with paper towels, keeping the skin on.
- 2
Make a marinade with salt, black pepper, half the garlic, chili flakes, and a splash of vinegar or lemon juice. Coat all pieces well and let rest for at least 20 minutes.
- 3
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the chicken pieces on all sides, keeping the marinade garlic aside, adding a few drops of water to prevent burning.
- 4
Set the browned chicken aside on a plate.
- 5
In a heavy pot or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over low heat and sauté the grated onion with the reserved garlic until soft and lightly golden.
- 6
Add the crushed tomato and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 7
Add the browned chicken and potato slices. Cover and simmer on very low heat for 35 to 40 minutes, until the chicken is tender and potatoes are cooked through.
- 8
Taste and adjust salt, then finish with a generous handful of fresh parsley and basil before serving.
💡 Chef's Tip
Marinating the chicken overnight in the fridge gives even deeper flavor. Serve with crusty bread to mop up the aromatic cooking juices.
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