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White Wine Chicken Thighs

Irresistibly Juicy White Wine Chicken Thighs in One Pan

Succulent White Wine Chicken Thighs cooked in one pan, blending flavors of garlic, herbs, and white wine for an enjoyable dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 thighs
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Bone-in, Skin-on Chicken Thighs
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil For searing
  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Can substitute with olive oil
For the Aromatics
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 1 medium Yellow Onion Chopped
  • 4 cloves Fresh Garlic Minced
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Dry White Wine Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio recommended
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth Low-sodium preferred
  • 6 sprigs Fresh Thyme Or half the amount if dried
  • 1 leaf Bay Leaf Discard before serving
Optional Additions
  • 1/2 cup Heavy Cream Optional for creamier sauce
  • Mushrooms or Seasonal Vegetables Customize to your liking

Equipment

  • oven-safe skillet
  • Meat Thermometer

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels and season with salt and black pepper.
  3. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat and sear the chicken thighs skin-side down for 6-8 minutes.
  4. Flip the chicken and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
  5. Reduce heat to medium, melt unsalted butter, add onion and sauté until translucent, add garlic and sauté until fragrant.
  6. Pour in white wine, scrape the bottom of the skillet, and simmer until reduced by half.
  7. Slowly stir in chicken broth, thyme leaves, and bay leaf; bring to a simmer.
  8. Nestle chicken thighs back into the skillet and bake for 20-25 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
  9. Remove bay leaf, let chicken rest for 5 minutes, and stir in cream if desired before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1thighCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 28gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Serve with crusty bread or over mashed potatoes for optimal enjoyment.

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