Vinegar Braised Chicken With Greens
- 4 chicken legs (divided into 8 pieces, example drumsticks and thighs) or 8 chicken thighs (divided into 8 pieces, example drumsticks and thighs)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, sliced thin (about 2 cups)
- 6 garlic cloves, smashed and peeled
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 sprigs thyme
- 1 1/2 cups red wine vinegar
- 1 cup chicken stock
- 1 bunch collard greens (about 6 packed cups) or 1 bunch mustard greens, washed and torn into 1-inch pieces (about 6 packed cups)
- 1/4 cup creme fraiche, plus extra for garnish
- Using paper towels, pat the chicken pieces dry; season liberally with salt and pepper.
- In a Dutch oven, brown chicken in oil over medium high heat, about 5 minutes per side; transfer to a platter.
- Reduce heat to medium and cook onions and garlic, scraping up any browned bits, 3 to 5 minutes; add in bay leaf and thyme.
- Deglaze pot with vinegar and simmer until reduced by half, about 5 minutes.
- Pour in chicken stock and bring to a boil; add greens, stirring until wilted, about 30 seconds.
- Return chicken pieces, skin side up, and any accumulated juices, to pot until cooked through, about 10-12 minutes (occasionally baste with juices).
- Transfer chicken to a serving platter and bring saue to another boil; reduce heat to medium low and stir in creme fraiche.
- Cook, while stirring until sauce thickens slightly, about 3 minutes.
- Spoon sauce and greens over chicken; serve with additional creme fraiche, if desired.
chicken, olive oil, onion, garlic, bay leaves, thyme, red wine vinegar, chicken stock, collard greens, creme fraiche
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/vinegar-braised-chicken-with-greens-469541 (may not work)