Go Back
+ servings
Print

Braised Thyme , Garlic , Mustard Chicken

Braised chicken garlic thyme –This one pot chicken meal is cooked to absolute perfection in a flavorful garlic and mustard sauce with potatoes and vegetables. 
Course Main
Cuisine African
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 6
Calories 391kcal
Author Imma

Ingredients

Marinate Chicken

  • 1 teaspoons garlic
  • ½ teaspoons thyme
  • White pepper to taste
  • 1- 11/2 teaspoon salt adjust to taste I used Cajun seasoning salt
  • 2-3 pounds of chicken thighs legs, skin on
  • 1 Large Onions Sliced
  • 1 Tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 Bay leaf
  • 2 -3 Tablespoons mustard
  • 2 teaspoons fresh minced thyme
  • 1- teaspoon paprika
  • 1- pound vegetables baby potatoes, green beans and carrots cut up
  • 2 cups or more chicken broth or water.
  • ½ teaspoon white pepper
  • Salt to taste
  • .

Instructions

  • Trim chicken of excess fat and pat dry with a cloth or paper napkin.
  • Season chicken with; garlic, thyme, salt and pepper. You may let it marinate, if you have the time.
  • When ready to make, Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees. Place about 1 tablespoon or more of oil in a cast iron, or frying pan.
  • Add chicken to the pan and sear for about 3-4 minutes on each side or until slightly browned, it’s going to finish up browning in the oven. Set aside.
  • In the same pan, add garlic, onions, thyme, bay leaf and paprika, sauté for about a minute or two
  • Add, mustard and about 2 cups chicken broth or water, bring to ta boil. Let it simmer for about 2 minutes. Adjust for seasoning.
  • Place the chicken back in the cast iron on top of the thyme mustard sauce, followed by the potatoes and vegetables
  • Bake for about 35 -40 minutes until chicken is done and potatoes are tender
  • Remove from oven let it cool before serving. You may garnish with parsley.

Notes

  1. Marinate the chicken first before searing. Feel free to use your favorite spice blend.
 

Nutrition

Calories: 391kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 148mg | Sodium: 2676mg | Potassium: 504mg | Fiber: 3g | Vitamin A: 4155IU | Vitamin C: 11.1mg | Calcium: 43mg | Iron: 2mg