Herb-Infused Mediterranean Wine-Poached Chicken Thighs

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Juicy chicken thighs gently poached in white wine with garlic, lemon, and Mediterranean herbs for a tender, flavorful entrée. This mediterranean-inspired chicken ready in about 50 minutes pairs bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, dry white wine, chicken broth for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 6, 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: 15 min Cook: 35 min Serves 6 Mediterranean cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Season 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs generously with salt and black pepper. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken thighs skin-side down for 5 minutes until golden brown, then flip and cook 3 minutes more. Remove and set aside.
  2. Step 2: In the same skillet, add 4 smashed garlic cloves, 4 fresh lemon slices, 2 sprigs fresh rosemary, and 3 sprigs fresh thyme. Pour in 2 cups dry white wine and 1 cup chicken broth, scraping browned bits from the pan.
  3. Step 3: Return chicken thighs to the skillet skin-side up. Reduce heat to low, cover, and poach gently for 25 minutes until chicken is cooked through and tender.
  4. Step 4: Remove chicken to a serving platter. Increase heat and simmer liquid until reduced by half and slightly thickened, about 5 minutes. Spoon sauce over chicken and serve immediately.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Herb-Infused Mediterranean Wine-Poached Chicken Thighs take to make?

Total time is about 50 minutes (15 min prep + 35 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover Herb-Infused Mediterranean Wine-Poached Chicken Thighs?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep dry white wine from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Herb-Infused Mediterranean Wine-Poached Chicken Thighs?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Herb-Infused Mediterranean Wine-Poached Chicken Thighs for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 6 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 6). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

What goes well with Herb-Infused Mediterranean Wine-Poached Chicken Thighs?

Mediterranean chicken like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.

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