Vinegar-glossed Chicken

Total Time: 55 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 3 sprigs fresh rosemary
• 1/2 cup red wine vinegar, best quality you can find
• 2 -3 garlic cloves, minced fine
• 1 (3 1/2 lb) chicken, cut in 8 pieces
• kosher salt
• fresh ground black pepper
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 3/4-1 cup chicken broth

Recipe

• 1 strip rosemary leaves from stems. combine with vinegar and garlic. let stand as long as possible, up to 2 hours, to allow flavors to mingle.
• 2 season chicken liberally with salt and pepper. heat oil in heavy skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. add chicken pieces, skin side down. sear without moving, 3-5 minutes, until browned. turn over and sear off second side until browned. drain and discard any excess fat.
• 3 add chicken broth and scrape up any fond (browned bits) from the bottom of the pan. bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 15-20 minutes, until reduced to 2-3 tablespoons add vinegar mixture and turn heat up to high. cook until a thick glaze has formed, 6-8 minutes. turn chicken to fully coat. serve with polenta or rice.