How to Make Chicken Thighs in Rhubarb Sauce - A Step-by-Step Guide

Looking for a unique and flavorful way to prepare chicken thighs? Look no further than this recipe for Chicken Thighs in Rhubarb Sauce. This dish combines the savory and rich flavors of chicken thighs with the tangy and slightly sweet taste of rhubarb sauce, creating a dish that is both comforting and exciting.

Rhubarb is a seasonal vegetable that is often used in desserts, but in this recipe, it takes center stage as the main flavor component of a delicious sauce. When combined with ...

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Ingredients

  • 4 chicken leg quarters, cut into thighs and drumsticks
  • salt to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 red onions, thinly sliced
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 teaspoons ground turmeric
  • ½ tablespoon freshly ground black pepper, or more to taste
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes, or more to taste
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
  • 1 pound rhubarb, peeled and chopped
  • 4 tablespoons honey, or more to taste
  • 3 tablespoons lime juice, or to taste
  • 1 tablespoon saffron
  • 2 ½ cups chicken broth, or as needed

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 50 mins
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 5 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Season chicken pieces with salt.
  • Heat olive oil in a deep skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken until browned on all sides, 5 to 10 minutes. Remove and set aside.
  • Add onions to the skillet; cook until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Season with turmeric, black pepper, and red pepper flakes and cook for 1 minute. Add tomatoes and cook until lightly reduced, about 5 minutes. Add rhubarb, honey, lime juice, and saffron; mix well. Return chicken to the skillet.
  • Pour in chicken broth. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, until chicken is very tender, 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Season with salt.
  • Nutrition

    434 cal.

    • Total Fat: 17g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 109mg
    • Sodium: 1038mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 36g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 24g
    • Protein: 34g
    • Vitamin C: 27mg
    • Calcium: 175mg
    • Iron: 5mg
    • Potassium: 900mg