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braised chicken thighs
Demetra Overton

Braised Chicken Thighs with Cauliflower

You'll need a Dutch oven or a deep skillet with a lid for this recipe. You can substitute adobo seasoning for the salt, granulated garlic and turmeric
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 -6 servings
Course: low carb
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 teaspoons vegetable or canola oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic
  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
  • 6 boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 1/2 cup diced onion
  • 1/2 cup diced red pepper
  • 1 minced garlic clove
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1 head cauliflower separated into florets
  • 1 bunch asparagus chopped into 1 inch pieces

Method
 

  1. Season the chicken thighs with the salt, granulated garlic and turmeric.
  2. Heat your pan with 2 teaspoons of oil
  3. Brown the chicken for 4-5 minutes on each side. You may have to do this in batches.
  4. Remove the chicken to a separate plate
  5. Saute the onion and red pepper in the oil left in the pan until they are translucent. Reduce the heat and add the garlic and saute for 1 minute more
  6. Add the chicken broth and turn the heat up to a simmer.
  7. Add the cauliflower and top with the chicken, pour in any chicken juices accumulated
  8. Cover and cook for 5 minutes
  9. Add the asparagus, cover and steam for 5 more minutes
  10. SERVE