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Braised Catalina Chicken

Braised Catalina Chicken

Experience the comforting flavors of Braised Catalina Chicken, a cozy dish that brings warm family memories to the table.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Chicken Thighs Bone-in preferred for flavor
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Can substitute with vegetable oil
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For the Catalina Sauce
  • 1 cup Homemade Catalina Dressing Whisk until smooth for best texture
  • 1 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper Optional for extra heat
  • to taste Fresh Parsley For garnish

Equipment

  • Dutch oven

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Pat the chicken thighs dry and season with salt and pepper.
  3. Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven, sear chicken thighs skin-side down for 4-5 minutes, then flip and sear other side for 2 minutes.
  4. Transfer the seared chicken to a plate.
  5. Whisk the Catalina dressing ingredients until smooth.
  6. Pour half of the Catalina sauce into the Dutch oven, place chicken skin-side up, and pour remaining sauce over.
  7. Cover and bake in the oven for 45 minutes.
  8. Uncover and bake for an additional 20-25 minutes.
  9. Serve hot, drizzling the sauce over the chicken and garnishing with fresh parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For boneless chicken, reduce cooking time by 15-20 minutes. Adjust cayenne pepper based on spice preference.

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