Comforting Chicken Osso Bucco Dinner Recipe
This Chicken Thigh Osso Bucco is a rustic, slow-simmered dinner with bone-in chicken thighs braised in a rich tomato-wine sauce. Finished with bright gremolata, it’s cozy, comforting, and perfect for a hearty night in.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Total Time: 90 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
6–8 bone-in, skinless chicken thighs
Salt and pepper
½ cup flour (for dredging)
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp butter
1 onion, diced
2 carrots, diced
2 celery stalks, diced
4 garlic cloves, minced
¾ cup dry white wine
1½ cups crushed tomatoes
1 cup chicken broth
1 bay leaf
1 tsp dried thyme (or 2–3 sprigs fresh)
Gremolata (optional):
2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
Zest of 1 lemon
1 small garlic clove, minced
Instructions
- Season and lightly dredge chicken in flour.
- Brown chicken in oil and butter, 3–4 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté onion, carrot, and celery for 5–6 minutes. Add garlic, cook 1 minute.
- Deglaze with white wine. Simmer 2–3 minutes.
- Add tomatoes, broth, bay leaf, thyme. Return chicken to pot.
- Cover and simmer on low 45–55 minutes, turning once.
- Uncover and simmer 10–15 minutes more to reduce sauce.
- Mix gremolata and sprinkle before serving.
Notes
Serve with mashed potatoes, polenta, or crusty bread. For dairy-free, skip butter. For gluten-free, omit flour and reduce sauce uncovered.