Chicken & Garlic with Fresh Herbs Recipe

By jkenb

Ingredients

• 6 boneless skinless chicken thighs (about 1-1/2 pounds)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 10 garlic cloves, peeled and halved
• 2 tablespoons brandy or chicken stock
• 1 cup chicken stock
• 1 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary or 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
• 1/2 teaspoon minced fresh thyme or 1/8 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh chives

Preparation

Step 1

• 1. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Brown chicken on both sides. Remove from pan.
• 2. Remove skillet from heat; add halved garlic cloves and brandy. Return to heat; cook and stir over medium heat 1-2 minutes or until liquid is almost evaporated.
• 3. Stir in stock, rosemary and thyme; return chicken to pan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 6-8 minutes or until a thermometer reads 170°. Sprinkle with chives.