CANE VINEGAR CHICKEN WITH PEARL ONIONS, ORANGE & SPINACH

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One-pot dishes are all about planning well and laying out your prep in a smart sequential order. The beauty of this dish is the vinegar, which is malty, nutty, and nuanced. I love a Philippine cane vinegar called Datu Puti. Great stuff, super-inexpensive, and readily available at most Asian grocery stores.

Provided by Hugh Acheson

Categories     Chicken     Leafy Green     Onion     Poultry     Sauté     Dinner     Vinegar     Orange     Spinach     Fall     Winter     One-Pot Meal     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

Yield Serves 2 as a big main course or 4 as a small one

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 chicken thighs, each weighing 5 to 6 ounces (total of 2 1/2 pounds chicken thighs)
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
16 pearl onions, peeled
1/4 teaspoon smoked hot paprika
3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1 cup cane vinegar
1 cup chicken stock
2 large navel oranges, cut into supremes
1 tablespoon fresh mint leaves
2 cups cleaned spinach (stems removed)

Steps:

  • Season the thighs with the salt and pepper.
  • In a wide, heavy-bottomed pot that has a lid, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the thighs, skin side down, and let them cook without moving them around for 7 minutes. You are encouraging good caramelization of the skin and developing a ton of flavor in the process. After 7 minutes turn the thighs over and add the onions, paprika, and garlic to the pot. Cook for 5 minutes and then add the vinegar, being careful not to let it flame up.
  • This is a good time to get a spatula and loosen up all of those pan drippings. The vinegar needs to cook down by half, and when it does, add the stock. Cover and reduce the heat to low. Cook for 20 minutes over low heat, remove the lid, and add the oranges, mint, and spinach. Stir lightly and serve immediately.

Ahmed Zai
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This recipe was okay. The chicken was cooked well, but the sauce was a bit too salty for my taste. I would recommend using less salt in the sauce if you don't like your food too salty.


Kallum Krupinski
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I was disappointed with this recipe. The chicken was dry and the sauce was bland. I followed the recipe exactly, but I don't think I'll be making it again.


Ahmad Shojib
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This dish was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good. The chicken was cooked well and the sauce was flavorful. I would recommend reducing the amount of sugar in the sauce if you don't like your food too sweet.


RAJIB RAJ
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the sauce is flavorful and tangy. I love serving this dish with rice or noodles.


Nvanunji vamilliah
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing! The chicken was so moist and flavorful, and the sauce was perfect. I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy chicken dish.


Francisco Antonio Bernal Peña
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I made this dish last night and it was a hit with my family! The chicken was cooked to perfection and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Prinka Salami
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This dish was absolutely delicious! The chicken was so tender and flavorful, and the sauce was the perfect combination of sweet and tangy. I especially loved the addition of the orange and spinach, which gave the dish a really fresh and vibrant flavo