Unforgettable Braised Catalina Chicken: Comfort Food Magic

This Braised Catalina Chicken is a comforting dish that whisks you back to family dinners with its sweet-and-savory sauce.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 1 10

Total Time 1 25

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Calories: 350

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Chicken

4 pieces Chicken Thighs Can be bone-in or boneless

For the Sauce

2 tablespoons Olive Oil Substitute with vegetable oil if needed
1 cup Ketchup Adjust based on taste preference
1/4 cup Vinegar
Various Spices Adjust to suit your taste

For Seasoning

1 teaspoon Salt Adjust to taste
1 teaspoon Pepper Adjust to taste

For Garnish

2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley Optional but recommended

Equipment

Dutch oven

Method

Step‑by‑Step Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and ensure the oven rack is in the middle.
Pat the chicken thighs dry and season both sides with salt and pepper.
Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven and sear chicken thighs skin-side down for 4-5 minutes until golden brown. Flip and sear the other side for 2 minutes.
In a mixing bowl, whisk together ketchup, vinegar, and spices until smooth; taste and adjust as necessary.
Pour half of the sauce into the Dutch oven, add seared chicken skin-side up, and cover with the remaining sauce.
Cover the Dutch oven and bake in the oven for 45 minutes.
Remove the lid and bake uncovered for an additional 20-25 minutes to thicken the sauce.
Serve the chicken hot, garnished with fresh parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For boneless chicken, reduce cooking time by 15-20 minutes. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days or freeze for 2 months.

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