Tender Braised Catalina Chicken with Homemade Flavor Galore

This Braised Catalina Chicken recipe combines tender chicken thighs with a rich Catalina sauce for a comforting, nostalgic meal.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 1 5

Total Time 1 20

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Chicken

Cuisine: American

Calories: 380

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Chicken

4 pieces Chicken Thighs Boneless options can reduce cooking time by 15-20 minutes.
2 tablespoons Olive Oil Can substitute with vegetable oil.
to taste Salt
to taste Pepper

For the Catalina Sauce

1 cup Catalina Sauce Ingredients Homemade for superior taste.
2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley Optional for garnish.

Equipment

Dutch oven

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions for Braised Catalina Chicken

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels and season generously with salt and pepper.
In a Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium heat and sear the chicken thighs skin-side down for 4-5 minutes until crispy and golden brown.
Flip the chicken and cook for an additional 2 minutes, then remove and set aside.
Whisk together all ingredients for the homemade Catalina sauce.
Pour half of the Catalina sauce into the Dutch oven, add the seared chicken thighs skin-side up, and pour the remaining sauce over them.
Cover the Dutch oven and bake for 45 minutes.
Remove the cover and continue baking for an additional 20-25 minutes until sauce thickens and chicken is tender.
Serve hot, spooning some sauce over the chicken and garnishing with fresh parsley if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 380kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 30gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 18gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 8IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days in the fridge or freeze for up to 2 months.

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