Quick & Easy Apple Cider Vinegar Braised Keto Chicken Thighs Dinner Recipe

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Quick & Easy Apple Cider Vinegar Braised Keto Chicken Thighs Dinner Recipe

These Apple Cider Vinegar Braised Chicken Thighs really take advantage of my obsession for apple cider vinegar. The vinegar adds a wonderful tangy flavor to these braised chicken thighs.

Not to mention the many benefits of apple cider vinegar which include weight loss, lower blood sugar levels and lower cholesterol. 

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Apple Cider Vinegar is the key ingredient in this recipe.

I drink a tablespoon of apple cider vinegar every day over ice with a slice of lemon, it is a super refreshing drink! I also try to make use of it in salad dressings as well as in recipes like these braised chicken thighs.

When buying your vinegar you want to look for the ones that say they contain the mother on the label.

The brand that has been around the longest and the one that I use is Braggs. It is available in most grocery stores as well as on Amazon.

Apple Cider Vinegar Braised Chicken Thighs Recipe

For a printable version of this recipe, scroll to the end of this post. 

Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 55-60 minutes

Serves 2

What You Need to Make These Easy Keto Chicken Thighs

  • 1 T. extra virgin olive oil
  • 1-2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
  • 4 bone-in chicken thighs with skin on
  • Fresh ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1/4 c. Apple Cider Vinegar
  • 1 c. organic chicken broth, divided
  • Salt, to taste
  • 2 T. fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

These cider braised keto chicken thighs go really well served over cauliflower rice or cauliflower mashed faux-tatoes (my personal favorite).

You can follow my cauliflower rice and potato tutorial here or basically just have frozen riced cauliflower on hand for these situations. You can buy this from Costco or most major groceries!

Directions for Cider Vinegar Braised Keto Chicken Thighs Recipe:

In an oven-proof skillet with deep sides, heat one tablespoon extra virgin olive oil and minced garlic over medium-high heat for 1-2 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Season the chicken thighs with freshly ground black pepper, to taste.

Place chicken thighs in hot skillet, skin side down, and sear until the skin is golden brown and releases easily from the bottom of the skillet. Turn thighs and repeat on the other side.

Add the apple cider vinegar and 1/4 cup chicken broth to the pan.

Bring liquid to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer for 25-30 minutes, then turn each thigh over with tongs and continue cooking another 30 minutes or until the meat is very tender. 

Once tender, remove chicken thighs from skillet to a separate platter. Cover and keep warm.

The Sauce 

To make the pan sauce, add remaining chicken broth to the first skillet and bring to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer. Scrape brown bits from bottom of pan with a wooden spoon and continue cooking until the sauce reduces by one half. Taste and season with additional salt and pepper, if desired.

Serve the apple cider vinegar braised chicken thighs over cauliflower rice or potatoes, drizzle with pan sauce and sprinkle with fresh chopped parsley.

Cider vinegar braised thighs on blue plate

Enjoy With Family

I hope you enjoy this recipe as much as my family and I did. It’s a classic that we keep in our recipe book and keep in the regular rotation. It’s simple and quick and produces a delicious meal that the entire family likes.

Pin this recipe so you can enjoy this easy apple cider vinegar braised keto chicken thighs dinner recipe whenever you feel like it. 

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Cider vinegar braised thighs on blue plate

Quick & Easy Apple Cider Vinegar Braised Keto Chicken Thighs Dinner Recipe

Yield: 2 Servings
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes

These keto pan braised chicken thighs with apple cider vinegar make an excellent low carb dinner.

Ingredients

  • 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1-2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
  • 4 bone-in chicken thighs with skin on
  • Fresh ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1/4 cup Apple Cider Vinegar
  • 1 cup organic chicken broth, divided
  • Salt, to taste
  • 2 Tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

Instructions

  1. In an oven-proof skillet with deep sides, heat one tablespoon extra virgin olive oil and minced garlic over medium-high heat for 1-2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  2. Season the chicken thighs with freshly ground black pepper, to taste.
  3. Place chicken thighs in hot skillet, skin side down, and sear until the skin is golden brown and releases easily from the bottom of the skillet. Turn thighs and repeat on the other side.
  4. Add the apple cider vinegar and 1/4 cup chicken broth to the pan.
  5. Bring liquid to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer for 25-30 minutes, then turn each thigh over with tongs and continue cooking another 30 minutes or until the meat is very tender. 
  6. Once tender, remove chicken thighs from skillet to a separate platter. Cover and keep warm.
  7. To make the pan sauce, add remaining chicken broth to the first skillet and bring to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer. Scrape brown bits from bottom of pan with a wooden spoon and continue cooking until the sauce reduces by one half. Taste and season with additional salt and pepper, if desired.
  8. Serve the apple cider vinegar braised chicken thighs over cauliflower rice or potatoes, drizzle with pan sauce and sprinkle with fresh chopped parsley.

Notes

These cider braised chicken thighs go really well served over cauliflower rice or cauliflower mashed faux-tatoes.

Nutrition Information:
Yield: 2
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 396Total Fat: 26.9gSaturated Fat: 6.6gTrans Fat: 0gSodium: 567mgCarbohydrates: 1.5gFiber: .2gSugar: .5gProtein: 33.7g

Nutritional information for the recipe is provided as a courtesy and is approximate only. We cannot guarantee the accuracy of the nutritional information given for any recipe on this site. Erythritol carbs are not included in carb counts as it has been shown not to impact blood sugar.

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