Braised Chicken W/Celery and Garlic (New Coq Au Vin)

Name: Braised Chicken W/Celery and Garlic (New Coq Au Vin)
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4-6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 6 chicken thighs (with skin and bone); 2 tablespoons olive oil; 10 garlic cloves, halved; 3 celery ribs, cut crosswise into 1-inch pieces; 1 cup dry white wine; 1 cup water; 1/4 cup flat leaf parsley, finely chopped

Submitted by JoJoStar

"Simple and delicious. Serve with your favorite mashed potatoes. Gourmet"

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Ready In:: 50mins
Ingredients:: 7
Serves:: 4-6

ingredients

6 chicken thighs (with skin and bone)
2 tablespoons olive oil
10 garlic cloves, halved
3 celery ribs, cut crosswise into 1-inch pieces
1 cup dry white wine
1 cup water
¹⁄₄ cup flat leaf parsley, finely chopped

directions

Pat chicken dry and season with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper.
Heat oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers.
Sear chicken, skin side down, in 2 batches until golden brown (do not turn), 3 to 5 minutes, then transfer to a plate.
Pour off all but 2 tablespoons fat from skillet.
Cook garlic and celery in skillet over medium heat, stirring frequently, until golden and just beginning to soften, about 5 minutes.
Add wine and boil, uncovered, until reduced by about half, 3 to 5 minutes.
Add water and bring to a simmer.
Return chicken, skin side up, to skillet and simmer, partially covered, until cooked through, 20 to 25 minutes.
Sprinkle with parsley.