Go Back
–+ servings
Chicken Thigh Osso Bucco

Savory Chicken Thigh Osso Bucco for Cozy Family Dinners

Enjoy the comforting flavors of Chicken Thigh Osso Bucco, a hearty dish that warms the soul, perfect for family dinners.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Resting Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 480
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Chicken Thighs bone-in and skin-on are best
For the Sauce
  • 1 medium Onion white or yellow
  • 1 medium Carrot or parsnip
  • 2 stalks Celery or fennel
  • 4 cloves Garlic fresh
  • 1 cup Dry White Wine or chicken stock
  • 1 can Diced Tomatoes canned
  • 2 cups Chicken Broth homemade preferred
  • 2 tablespoons Tomato Paste
  • 2 teaspoons Fresh Thyme or dried
  • 1 sprig Fresh Rosemary or dried
  • 1 leaf Bay Leaf remove before serving
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil or vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon Lemon Zest or fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Parsley optional garnish

Equipment

  • Large pot

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Season the chicken thighs generously with salt and pepper.
  2. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
  3. Sear the chicken thighs skin-side down for 5-7 minutes until golden brown.
  4. Flip chicken and cook for another 5 minutes, then remove and set aside.
  5. Add onion, carrot, and celery to the pot and sauté for 5 minutes.
  6. Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
  7. Pour in the dry white wine, scraping the bottom of the pot.
  8. Simmer for 3-4 minutes, then add diced tomatoes, chicken broth, tomato paste, thyme, rosemary, bay leaf, and lemon zest.
  9. Nestle the seared chicken back into the pot.
  10. Cover and reduce heat to low, simmer for about 1 hour.
  11. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
  12. Let the dish rest for 10-15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 480kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 36gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 140mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 650mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 2500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This dish can be made ahead and tastes even better the next day. Serve with creamy polenta or mashed potatoes.

Tried this recipe?

Let us know how it was!