30-Minute Braised Chicken

Name: 30-Minute Braised Chicken
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: Serves 4
Cuisine: spanish
Ingredients: 1 large onion sliced; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 garlic clove crushed; 8 boneless skinless chicken thighs; 2 Cox's apples or russet apples, cored and cut into chunks; 100g ready-to-eat dried prune; 150ml/1/4 pint white wine; handful chopped parsley

4.35 (12)

⏱ 40 mins 🍽 Serves 4 🌶 spanish ✅ Easy 🏷 Main course

This dish offers a swift take on a Spanish classic, combining tender chicken thighs with sweet apples and prunes in a white wine braise. It's a simple yet satisfying main course that comes together in under an hour. The recipe yields four generous servings, making it ideal for a family meal. Serve it with creamy mashed potatoes for a complete and comforting dinner.

Ingredients

1 large onion sliced
1 tbsp olive oil
1 garlic clove crushed
8 boneless skinless chicken thighs
2 Cox's apples or russet apples, cored and cut into chunks
100g ready-to-eat dried prune
150ml/1/4 pint white wine
handful chopped parsley

Method

Heat a heavy pan and cook the sliced onion in the olive oil for 2 mins, stirring frequently, before adding the crushed garlic.
Introduce the chicken thighs to the pan, cooking for a few mins until lightly coloured on all sides. Mix in the apple chunks and prunes, then pour over the white wine and bring the liquid to a boil.
Cover the pan and let the contents simmer for 20 mins until the chicken is fully tender. Finish by scattering over the chopped parsley before serving.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories310 kcal

Fat5 g

Saturates1 g

Carbs17 g

Fibre3 g

Protein43 g

Sodium120 mg

Recipe details

Skill levelEasy

CategoryMain course

Cuisinespanish