Description
A delightful and hearty dish featuring crispy oven-baked chicken thighs served over tangy white beans cooked with garlic, onions, and a flavorful white wine vinegar sauce. This recipe combines simple ingredients to create a comforting meal perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
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Chicken
- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp dried thyme
Beans and Sauce
- 2 cups canned white beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup white wine vinegar
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp butter (optional, for richness)
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to prepare for baking the chicken and beans together.
- Season Chicken: Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Season both sides generously with salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and dried thyme to enhance flavor and promote crispy skin.
- Sear Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Place chicken thighs skin-side down and cook for 6-8 minutes until the skin is golden and crispy. Flip and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes. Remove chicken and set aside.
- Sauté Aromatics: In the same skillet, add diced onion and sauté until softened, about 3-4 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant, building the flavor base for the beans.
- Create Sauce: Pour in chicken broth, white wine vinegar, and Dijon mustard; stir to combine. Bring to a simmer while scraping the skillet’s browned bits to deepen the sauce flavor.
- Add Beans and Combine: Stir in the drained white beans. Nestle the chicken thighs back into the skillet on top of the beans, skin-side up, preparing for oven cooking.
- Bake: Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C) and the beans are tender and infused with sauce.
- Finish and Serve: Remove from oven and stir in butter if using for added richness. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve hot for a satisfying meal.
Notes
- Using bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs ensures juicy meat and crispy skin.
- Be sure to dry the chicken thoroughly before seasoning to help the skin crisp up.
- White wine vinegar adds bright acidity that balances the richness of the chicken and beans.
- For a spicier twist, add a pinch of red pepper flakes when sautéing onions.
- This dish pairs well with crusty bread or a simple green salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
