Tomato-Braised Chicken Thighs Skillet

Juicy, bright, the most delicious, appetizing — easy to prepare! Stewed chicken thighs in a frying pan will serve as an excellent option for a quick and satisfying dinner. You can serve them as a separate dish or with a side dish or a salad of fresh vegetables. Boiled rice or pasta will ideally complement the chicken.
cook time: 1h
Noah Merrick
Tomato-Braised Chicken Thighs Skillet

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

177
Calories
13g
Fat
3g
Carbs
14g
Protein

Ingredients (3 portions)

Basic:

Onion (large or 2 medium sizes) 1 pc
Garlic to taste
Salt to taste
Sugar 1 tsp
Ground black pepper to taste
Water 1.5 cup
Tomato paste 2 tbsp
Vegetable oil 5 tbsp
Greenery (for filing) to taste
Starch 1 tbsp
Soy sauce 1 tbsp
Chicken thighs 5 pc

Recipe instructions

Step 1

Step 1
How to stew chicken thighs in a frying pan? Prepare all the necessary products. If you have frozen chicken, you should defrost it first. Remove any remaining feathers from the thighs, rinse the pieces of meat and dry with paper towels. There should be no excess moisture on the chicken, this is very important. Sprinkle the chicken on both sides with a small amount of salt and massage it evenly over all the pieces.

Step 2

Step 2
Peel the onion and garlic, rinse and dry.

Step 3

Step 3
Heat vegetable oil in a high-rimmed frying pan. Send the thighs to fry. Cook the chicken over high heat until a golden, delicious crust appears, then turn the pieces over and fry for about 2-3 minutes until the same crust forms on the other side. Place the thighs on a separate plate.

Step 4

Step 4
In the frying pan where the chicken was fried, add onion, chopped into large cubes and garlic, chopped as desired. Cook, stirring constantly, for about one to two minutes, until the onion is soft and fragrant.

Step 5

Step 5
Add tomato paste, soy sauce, a mixture of ground peppers (or ground black pepper), sugar and salt to the onion. You can add your favorite spices at this stage to taste.

Step 6

Step 6
Stir starch into 1/4 cup. water. Pour the remaining water and diluted starch into the pan. Mix everything well, bring to a boil and leave for one to two minutes.

Step 7

Step 7
Add fried chicken thighs to the sauce. Stir until the meat is completely submerged in the tomato sauce. If necessary, spoon over each thigh separately. After boiling again, reduce the flame to low, cover the pan with a lid and simmer until the chicken is cooked (35-40 minutes).

Step 8

Step 8
Sprinkle the finished dish with finely chopped fresh herbs.

Step 9

Step 9
Ready! You can serve!

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