CHICKEN THIGHS WITH TOMATO-VODKA SAUCE

Chicken Thighs with Tomato-Vodka Sauce image

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 boneless skinless chicken thighs (about 1 pound)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 celery ribs, thinly sliced
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1/4 cup vodka
1 teaspoon grated lime zest
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
4 lime wedges
1 tablespoon chopped celery leaves
Hot pepper sauce and celery salt, optional

Steps:

Pound chicken thighs slightly with a meat mallet to uniform thickness; sprinkle with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat butter and oil over medium heat; brown chicken on both sides. Remove and keep warm., In same pan, add celery; cook and stir 3-4 minutes or until tender. Return chicken to pan. Add tomatoes, vodka, lime zest, lime juice and Worcestershire sauce; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 4-5 minutes or until a thermometer inserted in chicken reads 170°. Serve with lime wedges, celery leaves and, if desired, hot pepper sauce and celery salt.

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