How to Make Chicken Thighs: One Pan Easy Rustic Chicken Recipe

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Sunflower oil is often cheaper and provides a neutral flavor.

whole chicken

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Chicken thighs are generally less expensive and more flavorful.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: homemade broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Homemade broth is healthier, while water with seasoning is a budget-friendly alternative.

paprika

🥗Healthier: smoked paprika

💰Cheaper: cayenne pepper

Cayenne offers heat at a lower price.

Preheat the oven.

Drizzle chicken thighs with olive oil, salt, pepper, and fresh rosemary.

Massage the chicken to combine flavors.

Sear the chicken skin side down in a hot pan until it gets color.

Flip the chicken to get color on the other side.

Add in thickly quartered onions and large wedges of carrots around the chicken.

Season the vegetables with salt and pepper.

Pour in dry white wine over the chicken and vegetables.

Lightly cover the pan with aluminum foil to prevent splattering.

Bake in the oven for 45 minutes, uncovering for the last 20 minutes to crisp the skin.

Plate the chicken and vegetables, and serve with the sauce from the pan.

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