Description
Crispy Chicken Thighs Over Vinegar Beans is a hearty, flavor-packed dish that combines golden, crackling-skinned chicken thighs with tender white beans simmered in a tangy, garlicky vinegar broth. It’s a rustic, one-pan dinner that feels both comforting and gourmet, perfect for cozy weeknights or relaxed weekend meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cans (15 oz each) cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels and season generously with salt and pepper.
- In a large oven-safe skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Place chicken thighs skin-side down and sear for 7–9 minutes, until the skin is deeply golden and crisp. Flip and cook for another 3–4 minutes. Transfer chicken to a plate.
- In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and sauté onion until softened, about 3 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Stir in cannellini beans, chicken broth, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, and red pepper flakes. Simmer for 3–4 minutes, scraping up browned bits from the pan.
- Return chicken thighs to the skillet, skin-side up. Transfer skillet to the oven and roast for 20–25 minutes, or until chicken is fully cooked (internal temp 165°F / 74°C).
- Remove from oven, sprinkle with fresh parsley, and serve hot.
Notes
- For richer flavor, add 2 slices of chopped bacon when cooking the onions.
- If you prefer a creamier sauce, stir in 2 tablespoons of heavy cream before returning the chicken to the skillet.
- This dish pairs beautifully with crusty bread to soak up the tangy bean broth.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 35 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Braising & Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: crispy chicken thighs, vinegar beans, one-pan chicken recipe, rustic dinner