Liisa's Chicken Sauce Aka Vinegar Chicken

Elevate your weeknight dinner with "Liisa's Chicken Sauce aka Vinegar Chicken," a tangy, flavorful dish that combines tender, golden-seared chicken thighs with a rich, velvety sauce. This recipe shines with the bold flavor of white vinegar, perfectly balanced by garlic, dijon mustard, and fresh thyme, all simmered together with chicken broth to create mouthwatering depth. Served over rice, mashed potatoes, or crusty bread, it’s the ultimate comfort food with a gourmet twist. Ready in under an hour, this one-pan wonder is both simple and satisfying, making it an ideal choice for busy nights or impressing guests with minimal effort. Don’t forget to garnish with fresh parsley for a burst of color and freshness!

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 6 pieces Chicken thighs (bone-in, skin-on)
• 0.5 cup White vinegar
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 4 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
• 1 medium Yellow onion, finely diced
• 1.5 cups Chicken broth
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon Fresh thyme
• 1 Bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Parsley (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Heat olive oil in a large skillet or sauté pan over medium-high heat.

Step 2

Season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper on both sides, then sear them skin-side down until golden brown, approximately 5 minutes. Flip and cook the other side for another 3 minutes. Remove from the pan and set aside.

Step 3

In the same pan, reduce the heat to medium and add the diced onion. Sauté until softened and translucent, about 5 minutes.

Step 4

Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute, stirring frequently to avoid burning.

Step 5

Deglaze the pan with white vinegar, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon. Let the vinegar simmer for 1-2 minutes until slightly reduced.

Step 6

Stir in the chicken broth, Dijon mustard, fresh thyme, and bay leaf.

Step 7

Return the seared chicken thighs to the pan, nestling them into the sauce. Lower the heat to a gentle simmer, cover the pan, and cook for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked and tender (internal temperature reaches 165°F/74°C).

Step 8

Once the chicken is cooked, remove the bay leaf and taste the sauce. Adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper as needed.

Step 9

Serve the chicken with the sauce over rice, mashed potatoes, or crusty bread, and garnish with freshly chopped parsley if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1593.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2293.4

Total Fat 170.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 44.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 729mg	0%
Sodium 4286.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 20.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 3.5g	0%
Total Sugars 7.2g
Protein 169.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 204.7mg	0%
Iron 10.4mg	0%
Potassium 2342.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 66.9%

Protein: 29.5%

Carbs: 3.6%