Dean shares recipe for Crispy Chicken Thighs with White Wine Pan Sauce

WGN’s Dean Richards shares easy, delicious recipe for Crispy Chicken Thighs with White Wine Pan Sauce.

Ingredients:

• 2 tsp. olive oil
• 2 1/2 lb. chicken thighs
• 3/4 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. black pepper
• 2 medium shallots or 1 sweet onion, chopped
• 2/3 c. white wine (like Sauvignon Blanc)
• 1/4 tsp. dried rosemary
• 3 tbsp. low-fat sour cream
• 1/2 c. chicken broth
• Snipped chives

Serve with wild and brown rice.

Directions:

1. In 12-inch skillet, heat olive oil on medium to high heat.
2. Season chicken thighs with 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper.
3. Cook, skin sides down, 6 to 8 minutes or until browned; transfer to foil-lined baking sheet, skin sides up.
4. Bake in 450 degree F oven 15 minutes or until cooked through (165°F internal).
5. To same skillet on medium, add shallots/onions. Cook 2 minutes.
6. Add white wine, dried rosemary and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Simmer 2 minutes, scraping up browned bits.
7. Whisk in sour cream and chicken broth.
8. Serve chicken and rice with sauce; garnish with chives.