Garlic-Braised Chicken

1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Chicken

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Pat the chicken thighs dry and season generously with salt. Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Once hot, lay the chicken thighs skin side down and sear for 8-10 minutes until the skin is golden and slightly crisp, then flip and cook for one more minute.

2. Add Garlic

Add the garlic cloves to the same pot and stir for 1-2 minutes until they start to color and become fragrant.

3. Deglaze with Chardonnay

Pour in the chardonnay and add the ground white pepper. Stir, scraping any bits off the bottom of the pot. If the mixture seems dry, add a splash of water.

4. Braise in Oven

Cover the Dutch oven with its lid and transfer it to the oven. Braise for 1 hour until the chicken is tender and the garlic is softened.

5. Season and Serve

Remove the pot from the oven and taste the chicken and sauce. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed. Serve the chicken warm with steamed white rice, spooning the garlicky sauce over the top.