Delicious Braised Catalina Chicken for Family Dinners
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Delicious Braised Catalina Chicken for Heartwarming Dinners
- Author: inass sped
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Total Time: 80 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
- 4 pieces Chicken Thighs (Bone-in recommended for richer flavor)
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil (Can substitute with vegetable oil)
- to taste Salt
- to taste Pepper
- 1 cup Ketchup (Essential for flavor)
- 0.25 cup Vinegar (Adjust based on preference)
- 0.5 cup Honey or Sugar (Maple syrup is an alternative)
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire Sauce (Can be omitted)
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder (Fresh garlic can be substituted)
- 1 teaspoon Onion Powder (Use fresh onion if desired)
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels, then season with salt and pepper.
- Heat the olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat, sear chicken thighs for 4-5 minutes on one side and 2 minutes on the other.
- In a bowl, mix ketchup, vinegar, honey or sugar, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, and onion powder until smooth.
- Pour half of the sauce into the Dutch oven, add the chicken, and pour remaining sauce over the chicken.
- Cover and bake in the oven for 45 minutes.
- Uncover and bake for an additional 20-25 minutes until sauce thickens and chicken is golden brown.
- Let the chicken rest briefly before serving. Garnish with parsley and serve with sides.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Chicken Thigh
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg