An elegant supper dish showcasing the natural affinity of lovage for chicken. The sauce, robust with mustard seeds, is enhanced by the tanginess of wine vinegar and the complex flavors of the wine. The finishing touch of fresh lovage leaves not only adds a bright color but also a unique flavor reminiscent of celery and parsley.
Preparation time
30 minutes
Total time
150 minutes
Difficulty
medium
Servings
4
Meal
supper
Calories
530
Carbohydrates
15
Fat
30
Protein
40
Ingredients
4 chicken thighs
1 cup wine vinegar
1 cup white wine
2 onions
3 cloves garlic
2 teaspoon mustard seed
1 cup chicken broth
4 leaves lovage
2 tablespoon olive oil
salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
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1. Heat the olive oil in a pot over medium heat. Season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper, and sear until golden brown on each side.
2. Remove the chicken and set it aside. In the same pot, saute the onions and garlic until translucent.
3. Stir in the mustard seeds and let them crackle.
4. Deglaze the pot with wine vinegar and white wine.
5. Add the chicken thighs back to the pan, pour in the chicken broth and bring it to a simmer.
6. Cover the pot and let it simmer for about 2 hours.
7. Serve the chicken hot, garnished with fresh lovage leaves on top.
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