A delicious way to use up opened champagne or brut, this Champagne Chicken recipe features tender chicken thighs cooked in a flavorful sauce made with onion, garlic, lemon, and champagne, resulting in a delightful dish perfect for any occasion.
1: Pat your chicken dry with a paper towel and season generously with salt and pepper on all sides along with your favorite seasonings.
2: Heat a pan to medium heat and coat it with olive oil.
3: Cook the chicken on both sides for 4-5 minutes until dark golden brown.
4: Toss 1/2 cup of water into the pan and cover, allowing to fully cook through for another 5 minutes. Add in lemon slices with one minute remaining.
5: Remove the chicken and lemon slices from the pan.
6: For the sauce, sauté onions and garlic for 2-3 minutes until translucent.
7: Add in lemon zest and deglaze the pan with champagne while stirring the brown bits off the bottom.
8: Add in chicken bone broth and your seasonings, allowing to cook for 3-5 minutes on medium low heat.
9: Stir in a cornstarch slurry to thicken, finish with the juice of one lemon and parsley.
10: Add in your chicken and allow to warm before serving.
