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Braised Catalina Chicken

Savory Braised Catalina Chicken for a Cozy Family Dinner

This Braised Catalina Chicken combines sweet and savory flavors for a comforting family dinner, making it perfect for casual gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Chicken Thighs Boneless thighs can be used
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Substitute with any neutral cooking oil
For the Seasoning
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For the Catalina Sauce
  • 1 cup Ketchup Using organic ketchup can enhance taste
  • 1/4 cup Vinegar Apple cider or white vinegar works beautifully
  • 1/4 cup Honey Maple syrup can be a great alternative
  • to taste Spices Consider adding cayenne for a spicy variation
For Serving
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley Optional garnish

Equipment

  • Dutch oven
  • medium bowl
  • measuring spoons
  • whisk
  • Paper Towels

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and pepper.
  3. In a Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken thighs skin side down and sear for 4–5 minutes until golden brown. Flip and cook for another 2 minutes, then remove and set aside.
  4. In a bowl, whisk together ketchup, vinegar, honey, and spices for the Catalina sauce. Adjust seasoning to taste.
  5. Pour half of the Catalina sauce into the Dutch oven, place the seared chicken skin side up, and drizzle remaining sauce over the chicken.
  6. Cover the Dutch oven with a lid and bake for 45 minutes.
  7. Remove the lid and bake for another 20-25 minutes to thicken the sauce.
  8. Plate the chicken, drizzling with sauce and garnishing with fresh parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 110mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For an extra crispy skin, broil the dish for 2-3 minutes at the end. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days.

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