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Skillet Chicken with White Wine

Skillet Chicken with White Wine

Skillet Chicken with White Wine is a comforting yet elegant dish that combines juicy chicken thighs with a flavorful white wine sauce, garlic, and fresh herbs, all cooked in one pan for minimal cleanup.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: French
Calories: 385
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 to 6 pieces Chicken Thighs (bone-in, skin-on)
  • 1 cup Dry White Wine (Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc)
  • 1/2 cup Chicken Broth (low sodium)
  • 4 cloves Garlic (minced)
  • 2 medium Shallots (finely diced)
  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter
  • 3 sprigs Fresh Thyme or Rosemary
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
  • Salt and Black Pepper (to taste)

Method
 

  1. Pat the chicken thighs completely dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and black pepper.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place the chicken in the pan, skin-side down, and sear for about 6 to 8 minutes until golden brown. Flip and cook for another 3 minutes. Remove the chicken and set aside.
  3. Lower the heat to medium and add the diced shallots to the same pan. Sauté for 2 minutes, then add minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
  4. Pour the white wine into the skillet and scrape up the browned bits from the bottom. Let the wine reduce by half.
  5. Add the chicken broth and fresh herbs, then return the chicken thighs to the skillet, skin-side up. Lower the heat and simmer for about 15 minutes.
  6. Once the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F, remove from heat and stir in the cold butter until melted. Spoon the sauce over the chicken before serving.

Notes

Use a wine you enjoy drinking for the best flavor. Let the chicken sit at room temperature for 15 minutes before cooking for even searing.