Braised Lemon Chicken Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

6 chicken thighs (bone in, skin on )
1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
1 tbsp olive oil
1 1/4 cups chopped shallots
2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
2 lemons, rinsed ,halved lengthwise,and thinly sliced
1/4 cup vermouth or 1/4 cup dry white wine
1 tsp herbes de provence

Directions:

Rinse chicken and pat dry.
Trim and discard pockets of fat.
In a bowl, mix vinegar and oil, and season to taste.
Add thighs and turn to coat.
Cover and chill 1 hour.
After 1 hour chilling time, preheat oven to 350F while continuing with recipe.
Set a 5 to 6 quart ovenproof pan with lid over medium-high heat.
Lift chicken thighs from marinade (reserve marinade) and arrange in a single layer in pan.
Turn as necessary to brown on both sides, 4 to 6 minutes total.
Transfer chicken to a rimmed plate and lower heat under pan.
Add shallots and garlic to pan and stir frequently until shallots are limp, about 5 minutes.
Return chicken to pan and add marinade, lemons, vermouth, and herbes de Provence.
Cover pan.
Transfer to preheated oven and bake until chicken is very tender when pierced, 30 to 45 minutes.
Add salt and pepper to taste.
Spoon into bowls to serve.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	129.59 Kcal (543 kJ)
Calories from fat	32.74 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	3.64g	6%
Sodium	14.16mg	1%
Potassium	248.59mg	5%
Total Carbs	19.42g	6%
Sugars	9.66g	39%
Dietary Fiber	2.4g	10%
Protein	1.99g	4%
Vitamin C	19.8mg	33%
Iron	1.1mg	6%
Calcium	37.3mg	4%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	98.28 Kcal (411 kJ)
Calories from fat	24.83 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	2.76g	6%
Sodium	10.74mg	1%
Potassium	188.54mg	5%
Total Carbs	14.73g	6%
Sugars	7.33g	39%
Dietary Fiber	1.82g	10%
Protein	1.51g	4%
Vitamin C	15mg	33%
Iron	0.9mg	6%
Calcium	28.3mg	4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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salty
savory
bitter
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