Braised Rosemary Chicken
Sprigs of fresh rosemary and garlic flavor this easy low-carb braised chicken. Use chicken breasts, whole legs, thighs, or a cut-up chicken.
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp butter, divided
- 3 pounds chicken, bone in pieces
- ½ tsp fine salt, or to taste
- ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper, or to taste
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup dry white wine
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 3 sprigs rosemary
Recommended Equipment
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 375°F.
- Melt 2 tablespoons of the butter in a large Dutch oven or deep, oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Brown the chicken for about 5 to 8 minutes on each side. Remove the browned pieces to a plate and set aside. Pour off excess fat, leaving about 1 tablespoon in the pot (leave the browned bits)2 tbsp butter | 3 pounds chicken | 1/2 tsp fine salt | 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- Melt the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter in the pan and add the sliced onions. Cook the onions for about 3 to 4 minutes, or until softened, stirring frequently. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, for 1 minute longer. Add the chicken pieces back to the pot and spoon some of the onion mixture over them.1 tbsp butter | 1 large onion | 4 cloves garlic
- Add the wine and chicken broth, and tuck the rosemary around the chicken pieces. Bring to a simmer.1 cup dry white wine | 1 cup chicken broth | 3 sprigs rosemary
- Cover the pan and transfer it to the oven. Bake for 25 minutes, then remove the lid and continue cooking for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the chicken registers at least 165°F on an instant-read thermometer inserted into the meat (not touching bone).
Nutrition
Calories: 415kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 32gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 123mgSodium: 673mgPotassium: 123mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 265IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 0.3mg
Disclaimer:
Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.
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