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chicken thighs in Dutch oven
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Dutch Oven Chicken Thighs

Perfectly cooked Dutch Oven Chicken Thighs made with Brussels sprouts and quinoa. This one-pot meal is packed with savory flavors and is made in only one pot!
Prep 20 minutes
Cook 25 minutes
Total 45 minutes
Fat 27
Carbs 22
Protein 34
Yield 4

Ingredients

  • 1.5 to 2 lbs. bone-in chicken thighs ~6 medium thighs
  • 2 teaspoons granulated garlic
  • 1 teaspoon brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1.5 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 teaspoon dried lemon peel
  • 3 tablespoons butter or olive oil
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine
  • 1/2 large white onion chopped
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1- lb. Brussel sprouts halved
  • 1/2 cup uncooked quinoa
  • 1.5 cups chicken broth or beef broth
  • 3 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 5-8 sprigs of fresh thyme

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400ºF.
  • Mix the granulated garlic, brown sugar, dried thyme, salt, pepper, and dried lemon peel in a small bowl. Mix well and set aside.
  • Remove moisture from the chicken thighs by patting them with a paper towel. Use a pair of kitchen sheers to trim any excess fat and skin.
  • Sprinkle the chicken thighs with the dried spice mixture. Be sure each chicken thigh is coated in the spices.
  • Heat a large Dutch oven over medium/high heat. Add butter. When the butter is melted and starting to bubble, add the chicken thighs to the Dutch oven skin-side down. Sear the chicken thighs for 2-3 minutes on each side. Be sure the chicken skin is browned. Remove from the Dutch oven and set the chicken aside.
  • Deglaze the pot with white wine and scrape the brown bits from the bottom of the Dutch oven with a spatula. Add the onion and minced garlic to the Dutch oven and sauté for 3-4 minutes.
  • Next, add the Brussels sprouts to the Dutch oven and mix. Sauté for an additional 2 minutes.
  • While the Brussels sprouts are cooking, mix the broth, tomato paste, salt, and pepper into a large Pyrex container. Whisk until all the ingredients are combined.
  • Finally, add the fresh thyme and uncooked quinoa to the Brussels sprouts and pour the broth mixture into the Dutch oven. Toss everything together.
  • Place the seared chicken thighs on top of the Brussels sprouts and put the lid on your Dutch oven. Bake at 400ºF for 20-25 minutes.
  • Uncover the Dutch oven and bake for an additional 5 minutes to brown the chicken skin.
  • When the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165ºF and the quinoa is cooked, remove the chicken from the oven.

Nutrition Facts

Calories: 491kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 27g | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g