Description
Rustic Tuscan Garlic Chicken Thighs bring Mediterranean warmth to your dinner table with bold Italian flavors. Fragrant herbs, crispy skin, and rich garlic sauce promise a memorable meal that connects you to the heart of Tuscany.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 3 chicken thighs
- 3 eggs
Vegetables:
- 1.5 onions, sliced
- 2 tomatoes, chopped
- 1 carrot, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Seasonings and Herbs:
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- Paprika, to taste
- Dried dill, to taste
- Dried parsley, to taste
- 1 pinch sugar
- Fresh coriander, for garnish
Cooking Liquid:
- Vegetable oil
Instructions
- Thoroughly pat chicken thighs dry and generously coat with a blend of salt, freshly ground black pepper, and smoky paprika across both surfaces.
- Fire up a large skillet with vegetable oil over medium-high heat until shimmering. Carefully place chicken thighs skin-side down, allowing them to develop a rich golden-brown crust for approximately 4-5 minutes per side. Transfer cooked chicken to a warm plate.
- Without cleaning the skillet, introduce diced onions, vibrant tomatoes, thinly sliced carrots, and fragrant minced garlic. Sauté these aromatics until they soften and release their enticing flavors, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Nestle the golden chicken thighs back into the vegetable landscape, reducing heat to low. Cover and allow the ingredients to gently meld together for 10-12 minutes, ensuring chicken reaches optimal tenderness.
- Elevate the sauce’s complexity by introducing additional seasoning: extra salt, cracked black pepper, paprika, dried dill, parsley, and a whisper of sugar. Stir thoroughly to create a harmonious flavor profile.
- Delicately crack whole eggs directly over the simmering sauce, distributing them evenly. Cover and cook for 3-5 minutes until egg whites set while maintaining slightly runny yolks.
- Finish the dish with a vibrant sprinkle of freshly chopped coriander, bringing a burst of color and herbal brightness to the rustic Tuscan creation.
Notes
- Choose bone-in chicken thighs for extra flavor and juiciness, ensuring tender meat that falls off the bone.
- Pat chicken dry before seasoning to help achieve a perfect golden-brown crust and prevent steaming instead of frying.
- Adjust cooking time based on chicken thickness, using a meat thermometer to check internal temperature reaches 165°F for food safety.
- Swap vegetable oil with olive oil for a more authentic Tuscan flavor profile and healthier cooking option.
- For gluten-free version, ensure all spices are certified gluten-free and skip any potential wheat-based ingredients.
- Make the dish lower-carb by reducing onion quantity and adding more low-carb vegetables like zucchini or bell peppers.
- Create a vegetarian alternative by replacing chicken with firm tofu or portobello mushrooms, maintaining similar seasoning techniques.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 200 mg