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Saucy Skillet Chicken Thighs with Herb-Buttered Noodles & Braised Cabbage

Chicken thighs are a forgiving cut of meat—they're juicy, full of flavor, and almost impossible to overcook. In this recipe, we pan-sear the chicken to crisp up the skin, then roast it nestled in a bed of red cabbage with garlic, chicken broth, a splash of vinegar, and a pinch of sugar.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 2
Calories 1090 kcal

Equipment

  • medium ovenproof skillet
  • large saucepan
  • colander

Ingredients
  

  • ½ lb bag egg noodles (use
  • 1 pkt chicken broth concentrate
  • 1 oz scallions
  • 1 lb red cabbage use half
  • ¼ oz fresh parsley
  • garlic use 1 large clove
  • lb pkg bone-in chicken thighs

Instructions
 

  • Brown chicken thighs: Preheat oven to 450°F with a rack in the center. Pat chicken dry, then season with 1 teaspoon salt and several grinds of pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a medium ovenproof skillet (preferably cast-iron) over medium-high. Add chicken, skin side up, and cook until well browned on the bottom, 3–5 minutes. Transfer to a plate. Discard any chicken fat; reserve skillet for step 3.
  • Prep ingredients: Bring a large saucepan of salted water to a boil. Peel and finely chop 1 teaspoon garlic. Coarsely chop parsley leaves and stems together. Cut cabbage in half, remove core, and cut one of the halves into 1-inch pieces (save remaining for own use). Trim scallions, then thinly slice.
  • Wilt cabbage: Melt 1 tablespoon butter in reserved skillet over medium heat. Add cabbage pieces and ¾ each of the garlic and scallions, stirring to combine. Season with salt and pepper. Cook until slightly softened, 2–3 minutes. Stir in chicken broth concentrate, ½ cup water, 2 tablespoons vinegar, and 1 tablespoon sugar; bring to a boil.
  • Roast chicken & cabbage: Place chicken thighs over cabbage in skillet, skin side up. Roast on center oven rack until chicken is cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F, about 20 minutes (watch closely as ovens vary). Switch oven to broil, then broil on center oven rack until chicken skin is crispy, about 2 minutes (watch closely).
  • Cook noodles: Meanwhile, add ⅔ of the egg noodles (save rest) to boiling water and cook, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking, until tender, about 5 minutes. Reserve ¼ cup cooking water; drain noodles and return to pot off heat. Add remaining garlic, half of the chopped parsley, and 1 tablespoon butter, stirring until butter is melted. Season to taste.
  • Reduce sauce & serve: Return skillet with chicken and cabbage to stovetop and cook over medium-high until sauce is slightly reduced, 1–2 minutes. If noodles are too dry, stir in 1 tablespoon reserved cooking water at a time, as needed. Serve chicken thighs and braised cabbage with herb-buttered noodles alongside. Sprinkle remaining parsley and scallions over top. Enjoy!

Notes

ALLERGENS
Wheat, Egg and Milk. May contain traces of other allergens. Packaged in a facility that packages gluten containing products.
Keyword boneless chicken, chicekn, chicken thighs, red cabbage