Braised Chicken Thighs with Tomatoes and Capers

Parmesan Asparagus
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Ingredients

  • 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • ½ cup chopped onion
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • ¼ cup dry white wine (or use gluten-free chicken broth)
  • 1 cup gluten-free chicken broth, divided
  • 2 Tbsp capers
  • ½ Tbsp whole-grain mustard
  • 2 sprigs fresh thyme
  • ½ Tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 cup grape tomatoes

Instructions

  1. Season chicken lightly with salt and pepper. Cook in hot oil in a skillet over medium-high heat 5 minutes per side or until browned. Remove from skillet.
  2. Add onion and garlic to skillet; cook 1 to 2 minutes, stirring often. Add wine; cook 2 minutes, stirring to loosen browned bits. Stir in ¾ cup broth, capers, mustard, and thyme.
  3. Return chicken to skillet, cover, and reduce heat to medium-low. Cook 25 minutes.
  4. Whisk together ¼ cup broth and cornstarch; stir into chicken mixture. Add tomatoes; simmer, uncovered, 5 minutes or until sauce is thickened.

Side Dish Ingredients

  • ½ lb asparagus, trimmed
  • ¼ cup water
  • 1½ tsp balsamic vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp grated Parmesan cheese

Side Dish Instructions

  1. Place asparagus in a shallow microwave-safe dish with water; cover with plastic wrap, and vent.
  2. Microwave at HIGH 2 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain. Drizzle asparagus with vinegar, and sprinkle with cheese. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

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