BRAISED BALSAMIC CHICKEN WITH GARLIC AND ONIONS

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Make and share this Braised Balsamic Chicken With Garlic and Onions recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Charmie777

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

6 pieces bacon, cut into 1/4 inch strips
1 chicken, cut into 8 pieces (or 8 pieces of your favorite cut)
1 lb onion, thinly sliced (or shallots)
1 head garlic, separated and peeled
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar

Steps:

  • Cook bacon in a deep heavy skilled until crisp.
  • Drain on paper towels, reserving bacon grease in skillet.
  • Pat chicken dry and season with salt and pepper.
  • Brown chicken in bacon grease, in 2 batches, over medium high heat, turning, about 8 minutes.
  • Transfer chicken to plate.
  • Pour off all but 2 tablespoons fat.
  • Lower heat, add onions to skillet and cook, covered, stirring occasionally, until soft and lightly brown, about 10 minutes.
  • Remove lid and continuing cooking until deep golden, about 10 minutes more.
  • Add garlic and 1 cup water to skillet and bring to a boil, stirring 1 minute.
  • Return chicken to skillet, turning pieces to coat, then arrange them skin side up and gently simmer, covered, until cooked through, about 30 minutes.
  • Transfer chicken to serving dish.
  • Add balsamic vinegar to sauce and boil, uncovered, mashing garlic, until slightly thickened.
  • Season with salt and pepper and pour over chicken, then sprinkle with bacon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 253.7, Fat 15.1, SaturatedFat 4.5, Cholesterol 62.1, Sodium 126.7, Carbohydrate 12.2, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 4.9, Protein 16.5

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