CHICKEN & GARLIC WITH FRESH HERBS

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The key to this savory chicken is the combination of garlic and fresh rosemary and thyme. I like to serve it with mashed potatoes or crusty Italian bread. -Jan Valdez, Lombard, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

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Ingredients

6 boneless skinless chicken thighs (about 1-1/2 pounds)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
10 garlic cloves, peeled and halved
2 tablespoons brandy or chicken stock
1 cup chicken stock
1 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary or 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1/2 teaspoon minced fresh thyme or 1/8 teaspoon dried thyme
1 tablespoon minced fresh chives

Steps:

Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. In a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Brown chicken on both sides. Remove from pan., Remove skillet from heat; add halved garlic cloves and brandy. Return to heat; cook and stir over medium heat until liquid is almost evaporated, 1-2 minutes., Stir in stock, rosemary and thyme; return chicken to pan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until a thermometer reads 170°, 6-8 minutes. Sprinkle with chives.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 203 calories, Fat 11g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 76mg cholesterol, Sodium 346mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 22g protein. Diabetic Exchanges