Description
Crispy Chicken Thighs Over Vinegar Beans is a hearty and flavorful dish that combines crispy, golden-brown chicken thighs with tangy, savory beans cooked in a vinegar-based sauce. The rich and juicy chicken pairs perfectly with the bright, acidic beans for a comforting, well-balanced meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 2 cups canned white beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup white wine vinegar
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- 1 tbsp butter (optional, for richness)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Season both sides generously with salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and thyme.
- In a large oven-safe skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken thighs, skin-side down, and cook for 6-8 minutes until the skin is golden brown and crispy. Flip the chicken and cook for another 3-4 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the diced onion and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the chicken broth, white wine vinegar, and Dijon mustard to the skillet, stirring to combine. Bring to a simmer, scraping any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
- Add the white beans to the skillet and stir to combine. Return the chicken thighs to the pan, skin-side up, nestling them into the beans. Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C) and the beans are tender.
- Remove the skillet from the oven and stir in the butter (if using) for extra richness. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- If you don’t have white wine vinegar, you can substitute with apple cider vinegar or red wine vinegar for a slightly different flavor.
- This dish pairs well with a side of roasted vegetables or a simple green salad.
- If you prefer boneless chicken thighs, adjust the cooking time accordingly and reduce it by about 5 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop + Oven
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 95mg