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Braised Catalina Chicken

Delicious Braised Catalina Chicken for Cozy Family Dinners

This Braised Catalina Chicken is a comforting dish, perfect for family dinners with tender chicken thighs and a flavor-packed homemade sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 thighs Chicken Bone-in for more flavor or boneless for quicker cooking
For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Can substitute vegetable oil
  • to taste teaspoon Salt Adjust to your taste
  • to taste teaspoon Pepper Adjust to your taste
  • Catalina Dressing Ingredients Adjust sweetness and tanginess according to preference
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley Optional garnish for color and freshness

Equipment

  • Dutch oven
  • mixing bowl
  • paper towels

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Gather ingredients and prep your workspace.
  2. Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper.
  3. Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Sear chicken thighs skin-side down for 4-5 minutes.
  4. Flip chicken and sear the other side for about 2 minutes. Set chicken aside.
  5. In a mixing bowl, whisk together Catalina dressing ingredients until smooth.
  6. Pour half the sauce into the Dutch oven, nestle the chicken in, and drizzle remaining sauce over it.
  7. Cover and bake for 45 minutes. Uncover and bake for an additional 20-25 minutes.
  8. Remove from oven, drizzle extra sauce over chicken, and garnish with parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 30gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This dish pairs well with rice or vegetable salads. Optional variations include adding cayenne for spice or marinating chicken in the sauce prior to cooking.

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