Oak Town Garlic Vinegar Chicken
Savor the bold flavors of **Oak Town Garlic Vinegar Chicken**, a tantalizing dish that combines crispy, golden-brown chicken thighs with a rich, tangy pan sauce. This easy recipe highlights the perfect balance of savory garlic, sharp white vinegar, and a touch of sweetness from honey, all simmered together to create a mouthwatering glaze. A quick sear in olive oil locks in the juiciness of the bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, while soy sauce and chicken broth enhance the umami depth of the sauce. Garnished with fresh thyme and served alongside comforting sides like mashed potatoes or steamed vegetables, this 50-minute recipe is a dinner delight that’s both impressive and achievable. Perfect for home cooks seeking bold yet harmonious flavors, this dish is the ultimate way to transform everyday ingredients into a showstopping meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces chicken thighs (bone-in, skin-on)
- 4 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 0.25 cup white vinegar
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 0.5 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 sprig fresh thyme (optional, for garnish)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
Pat the chicken thighs dry with a paper towel. Season them with salt and black pepper on both sides.
In a large skillet or sauté pan, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, place the chicken thighs skin-side down in the pan. Sear them for 5-7 minutes until the skin is golden and crispy. Flip and sear the other side for 4-5 minutes. Remove the chicken and set aside.
Reduce the heat to medium. In the same pan, add the minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant. Be careful not to burn it.
Deglaze the pan by adding the white vinegar. Stir to scrape up the brown bits from the bottom of the pan for extra flavor.
Add the chicken broth, soy sauce, and honey. Stir to combine and bring the mixture to a simmer.
Return the chicken thighs to the pan, skin-side up. Cover the skillet with a lid and let it simmer for 20 minutes over medium-low heat, occasionally spooning sauce over the chicken to keep it moist.
Remove the lid and let the sauce reduce for another 5-7 minutes, allowing it to thicken slightly.
Once the chicken is cooked through (165°F/74°C internal temperature), remove it from the heat. Garnish with fresh thyme sprigs if desired.
Serve the Oak Town Garlic Vinegar Chicken warm with your choice of side dishes, such as mashed potatoes, rice, or steamed vegetables. Spoon the pan sauce over the chicken for extra flavor.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1628 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 121.1 g | 155% | |
| Saturated Fat | 30.8 g | 154% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 486 mg | 162% | |
| Sodium | 4286 mg | 186% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 24.3 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.9 g | 3% | |
| Total Sugars | 17.7 g | ||
| Protein | 113.5 g | 227% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 116 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 7.0 mg | 39% | |
| Potassium | 1436 mg | 31% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
