Braised Chicken and Artichokes

Name: Braised Chicken and Artichokes
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 4 artichokes (about 3 1/2 in. wide); 1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar; 355 milliliters chicken broth; 8 skinned chicken thighs (1 1/2 to 1 3/4 lb. total); 1 teaspoons dried thyme; 227 grams mushrooms (1- to 1 1/2-in.-wide caps); 113 grams onion; 118 milliliters chopped parsley; 4 servings Salt and pepper; 2 Tbsps tomato paste; 2 Tbsps vinegar (any kind)

Need a gluten free, dairy free, and primal main course? Braised Chicken and Artichokes could be a super recipe to try. This recipe serves 4. One portion of this dish contains about 44g of protein, 38g of fat, and a total of 598 calories. Head to the store and pick up skinned chicken thighs, vinegar, chicken broth, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 45 minutes.

Instructions

Trim and discard fat from thighs.

Chop onion. Rinse mushrooms and trim discolored stem ends.

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Mushrooms

Onion

Put chicken in an 11- to 12-inch nonstick frying pan over high heat. Lightly brown pieces, turning as needed, 3 to 5 minutes.

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Whole Chicken

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Frying Pan

Remove chicken from pan and set aside.

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Whole Chicken

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Frying Pan

Add onion, mushrooms, and 1/2 cup broth to pan. Stir to free browned bits, cover, and cook 5 minutes, then uncover and stir often until mushrooms are lightly browned, about 5 minutes more.

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Mushrooms

Broth

Onion

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Frying Pan

Remove from heat and stir in vinegar, tomato paste, thyme, and remaining broth. Then return chicken and juices to the pan.

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Tomato Paste

Whole Chicken

Vinegar

Broth

Thyme

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Meanwhile, with a sharp knife, cut off and discard top 1/3 of each artichoke and trim discolored ends of stems. Break off and discard leaves down to the tender, pale green inner ones.

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Artichoke

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Knife

Cut artichokes in quarters vertically. With knife, cut fuzzy chokes from artichoke hearts and pull out the tiny leaves with thorny tips. Immerse artichoke quarters in about 2 quarts water mixed with the 2 tablespoons vinegar (so artichokes will darken less). Swish artichokes to rinse, then drain.

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Artichoke Hearts

Artichoke

Vinegar

Water

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Lay artichokes on top of chicken, cover pan, and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat and simmer until chicken and artichokes are tender when pierced, about 15 minutes.

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Artichoke

Whole Chicken

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Sprinkle parsley over chicken mixture, then spoon onto plates and season to taste with salt and pepper.

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Salt And Pepper