French Chicken Rillettes
A French-inspired dish featuring chicken rillettes made with flavorful chicken and served with crispy, snappy accompaniments.
Ingredients
- ●1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- ●2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ●1 medium, thinly sliced onion
- ●3 cloves, minced garlic
- ●2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- ●1 cup white wine
- ●1 cup chicken broth
- ●2 sprigs fresh thyme
- ●1 loaf, for serving crusty bread
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 275°F (135°C).
- 2
Season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper.
- 3
In a large Dutch oven, melt 1 tablespoon of butter over medium heat. Add the sliced onion and cook until caramelized, about 20-25 minutes.
- 4
Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- 5
Add the chicken thighs and cook until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.
- 6
Add the flour and cook for 1 minute.
- 7
Add the white wine and chicken broth. Stir to combine, scraping up any browned bits.
- 8
Bring the mixture to a boil, then cover the pot and transfer it to the preheated oven.
- 9
Cook the chicken for 2-1/2 to 3 hours, or until it's tender and easily shreds with a fork.
- 10
Remove the pot from the oven and let it cool slightly.
- 11
Using two forks, shred the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- 12
Stir in the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter and the chopped fresh thyme.
- 13
Serve the chicken rillettes with crusty bread for dipping.