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Chicken Thighs in Honey wine Sauce

This recipe for Chicken Thighs in Red Wine Sauce has one of the tastiest sauces that I have ever eaten with Chicken.  It is just full of flavor and the honey is just a touch, so it is not too sweet. We thoroughly enjoyed it.

Chicken Thighs in a honey wine sauce

Chicken Thighs in Honey wine Sauce

The recipe is fairly easy to do.  I made the sauce first and then cooked the chicken thighs while it was simmering, so it was also fairly fast.

ingredients

You will need:

  • 8 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • Kosher salt and cracked black pepper
  • 1/2 cup garlic wine vinegar
  • 1 cup chicken broth, divided
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tsp butter
  • 3  large spring onions, thinly sliced (3/4 cup) – I still have some in my garden!
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely diced
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine – I used a Pinot Grigio
  • 2 tbsp sour cream
  • 3/4 tbsp chopped parsley (I ran out of fresh so I had to use dried.  If you use fresh, use 2 tbsp.)

seasoned chicken thighs

Season the chicken with salt and pepper.

sauce in the makingIn a medium saucepan, combine the vinegar, honey, 3/4 cup chicken broth and the tomato paste.

reduced sauceBring to a boil and cook about 5 minutes, until it reduces down to about 3/4 cup.Remove the mixture from the heat.

seared chicken thighs

In a large skillet, melt the butter over a medium-low heat and add the chicken thighs. Cook on both sides, until brown, about 6-8 minutes. Remove chicken and keep warm.

spring onions and garlicAdd the spring onions and garlic to the skillet and cook on low until soft, about 5 minutes. 

sauce for chickenPlace the cooked onions and garlic in the sauce and heat for another minute or so.

chicken thighs in sauce.

Place the chicken thighs in the sauce, add the white wine, remaining 1/4 cup of broth, kosher salt and cracked black pepper. Place the lid on, and simmer about 20 minutes until the chicken is tender. Remove the chicken and keep warm. 

sour cream and parsley to sauce.Add the sour cream and parsley and stir it into the sauce. Boil a few minutes then return chicken to skillet.

Chicken in a honey wine sauce over rice

Serve with over rice and add  a side salad for a delicious week night meal that you will love.

 
Yield: 8

Chicken Thighs in Honey Wine Sauce

Chicken Thighs in Honey Wine Sauce

Honey and white wine gives these chicken thighs a boost of flavor. The recipe is perfect for every day but tasty enough for a special occasion.

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes

Ingredients

  • 8 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • Kosher salt and cracked black pepper
  • 1/2 cup garlic wine vinegar
  • 3/4 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tsp butter
  • 3 large spring onions, thinly sliced (3/4 cup)
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely diced
  • 1 cup dry white wine, divided
  • 2 tbsp sour cream
  • 3/4 tbsp dried parsley (or 2 tbsp fresh chopped)

Instructions

  1. Season the chicken with salt and pepper. In a medium saucepan, combine the vinegar, honey, 3/4 cup of chicken broth and the tomato paste.
  2. Bring to a boil and cook about 5 minutes, until it reduces down to about 3/4 cup. Remove the mixture from the heat.
  3. In a large skillet, melt the butter over a medium-low heat and add the chicken thighs. Cook on both sides, until brown, about 6-8 minutes.
  4. Remove chicken and keep warm. Place the spring onions in the same pan and cook on low until soft, about 5 minutes.
  5. Add the spring onions and garlic to the sauce and cook another minute. Place the chicken thighs in the sauce, add the white wine, remaining 1/4 cup of broth, kosher salt and cracked black pepper.
  6. Place the lid on, and simmer about 20 minutes until the chicken is tender.
  7. Remove the chicken and keep warm. Add the sour cream and stir it into the sauce. Boil a few minutes then return chicken to skillet. Top with fresh parsley.
  8. Serve with a side salad and rice for a delicious week night meal that you will love.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

8

Serving Size:

1

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 263Total Fat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 140mgSodium: 370mgCarbohydrates: 8gFiber: 1gSugar: 3gProtein: 28g

Nutritional information is approximate due to natural variation in ingredients and the cook-at-home nature of our meals.

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