Herb-Braised Chicken Thighs with Garlic and White Wine

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-01 · Updated 2026-08-01

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Juicy chicken thighs simmered in a fragrant garlic and white wine broth with fresh herbs for a classic, comforting dish. This French-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 50 minutes, pairs bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, olive oil, garlic cloves, thinly sliced for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 40 min Serves 4 French cuisine 380 cal/serving

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Ingredients

6 pieces bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
2 tbsp olive oil
5 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1 cup dry white wine
1 cup chicken broth
4 fresh thyme sprigs
2 fresh rosemary sprigs
1 tsp sea salt
1/2 tsp fresh ground black pepper
1 tsp lemon zest

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Instructions

Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Season 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs with 1 tsp sea salt and 1/2 tsp pepper, then place skin side down in the skillet. Cook for 6-7 minutes until the skin is golden and crisp.
Step 2: Flip the chicken thighs and add 5 thinly sliced garlic cloves around them. Sauté the garlic for 1 minute until fragrant without burning.
Step 3: Pour in 1 cup dry white wine and 1 cup chicken broth, then add 4 sprigs fresh thyme and 2 sprigs fresh rosemary. Bring to a gentle simmer.
Step 4: Cover the skillet and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 25 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
Step 5: Remove the lid, increase heat to medium-high, and cook for 5 minutes to reduce the sauce slightly. Finish by stirring in 1 tsp lemon zest to brighten the flavors before serving.