Citrus-Braised Chicken Thighs Recipe

Name: Citrus-Braised Chicken Thighs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Kosher salt; Black pepper; 8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, trimmed; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 carrots, sliced; 1 yellow onion, sliced; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 cup fresh orange juice; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 cup green olives, pitted; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Servings: persons

Kosher salt
Black pepper
8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, trimmed
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 carrots, sliced
1 yellow onion, sliced
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup fresh orange juice
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 cup green olives, pitted
1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

1
Sprinkle salt and pepper over chicken. Cook 4 chicken thighs in 1 Tbsp. hot oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat 6 minutes on each side. Remove chicken; wipe Dutch oven clean. Repeat with remaining 1 Tbsp. oil and 4 chicken thighs. Reserve 1 Tbsp. drippings in Dutch oven.
2
Reduce heat to medium; add carrots, and cook, stirring occasionally, 2 minutes. Add onions, and cook, stirring occasionally, 5 to 7 minutes or until tender. Add garlic, and cook, stirring occasionally, 1 minute. Stir in orange juice, lemon juice, and cumin. Increase heat to high, and bring to a boil.
3
Add chicken and olives. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and simmer 35 to 40 minutes or until meat pulls away from bone. Just before serving, stir in parsley, and add salt and pepper to taste.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Kosher salt, Black pepper, 8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, trimmed, 2 tablespoons olive oil, and more.

Yes, Citrus-Braised Chicken Thighs falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Citrus-Braised Chicken Thighs

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