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Braised Chicken Quarters
Connie Taylor
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Servings
6
-8 Servings
Ingredients
6
chicken leg quarters
1
lg onion
roughly chopped
8-10
garlic cloves
peeled and left whole
5-6
thyme bunches
2
C
chicken stock
1
tbsp
smoked paprika
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
For Quinoa
2
C
stock from braising liquid
1
C
quinoa
salt to taste
For Gravy
1
tbsp
butter
1
tbsp
flour
1
C
stock from braising liquid
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
In a large, deep skillet, arrange the chicken quarters to fit snugly.
Add the onion, garlic and thyme to the skillet.
Add enough stock to the pan to reach at least halfway up the chicken quarters.
Sprinkle the smoked paprika over the quarters.
Season with salt to taste.
Cook in oven 90 minutes.
The internal temp of the chicken should be no less than 170 degrees F.
Remove from oven and set chicken pieces aside on a platter.
Cover with foil to rest.
Remove the onion and garlic from the pan and set aside for serving with the chicken.
Measure the remaining liquid and add water if needed to make 3 cups total liquid and set aside.
To make the quinoa
Use 2 cups of the left over stock to combine with the quinoa in a small pan.
Cover with a lid and bring to a boil.
Turn heat down and simmer 20 minutes.
Fluff with a fork and keep covered until ready to serve.
To make gravy
Use the skillet from braising the chicken to heat over med/hi.
Add one tablespoon of butter and melt.
Whisk in 1 tablespoon of flour and cook 1 minute.
Whisk 1 cup of the reserved stock into the mixture and simmer until thickened.
Serve with the braised chicken and quinoa.
Notes
Recipe by: Connie Taylor @Happybellyfoodie.com