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Slow-Roasted Garlic Chicken Thighs

Time1 hr 10 min
DifficultyEasy
Serves4
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Bone-in chicken thighs braised over a bed of garlic and fresh herbs until the meat falls off the bone. The pan drippings become the sauce — there is nothing to add.

Ingredients

🌱 From Your Homestead

  • fresh herbs (rosemary, thyme, sage)
  • garlic (1 whole head)
  • eggs optional for side

🛒 From the Store

  • chicken thighs (skin-on, bone-in)
  • olive oil
  • lemon
  • white wine or broth
  • salt
  • pepper

How to Make It

  1. Gather your ingredients: fresh herbs (rosemary, thyme, sage), garlic (1 whole head), eggs optional for side, chicken thighs (skin-on, bone-in), olive oil, and the rest.
  2. Prep your homestead ingredients — wash, chop, and measure: fresh herbs (rosemary, thyme, sage), garlic (1 whole head), eggs optional for side.
  3. Sear the thighs skin-side down in an oven-safe pan over medium-high for 8 minutes before roasting — don't move them. Starting with a proper sear means crispy skin every single time.
  4. Cook for approximately 1 hr 10 min. Adjust to taste and serve 4 portions.
  5. Plate, enjoy, and share with your household!
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