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Bay Chicken – 8 Bay Leaf Chicken

June 11, 2015 by Amanda 1 Comment

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Bay Chicken Made with 8 Bay Leaves. Delicious, Tender, Bold & Exotic Flavors Made with Pantry Staple Ingredients, Herbs & Spices. Quick & Easy to Make.

Bay Chicken | 8 Bay Leaf Chicken | Bold & Exotic Flavor Made with Basic On Hand Ingredients | Simple & Quick | craftycookingmama.com

Everyday Spices with Exotic Flavor

This Bay Chicken has really become one of my favorite chicken dishes. Not only does it have such bold and unique flavor, it’s also super simple to make with basic ingredients. Oh, and it breaks some rules along the way. That’s always fun!

Everyone loves the flavors of this Bay Chicken but few can place the herbs and seasonings used to make it. It tastes far more exotic then it really is. People guess it’s some kind of Mediterranean dish or perhaps Indian.  

Bay Chicken | 8 Bay Leaf Chicken | Bold & Exotic Flavor Made with Basic On Hand Ingredients | Simple & Quick | craftycookingmama.com

So what are the flavors know one can guess? Simple. Some oregano, garlic, adobo seasoning salt and a handful of bay leaves. No exotic ingredients – all stuff you’ll have in your spice cabinet.

What’s unexpected is the amount of  bay leaves used – I use 8 leaves in this chicken. Some cooks says that just can’t be. They say using too many bay leaves will leave a dish too bitter and pungent – “just one or two will do”. Yet this dish isn’t bitter, pungent or overwhelming in the least bit.  It’s always fun being able to think outside the box and experiment with new flavor combinations.

Looking for some more exciting & delicious chicken recipes? Check out this Chicken and Olive Stew, Spicy Chicken Meatballs & this Marry Me Chicken Recipe !

Bay Chicken | 8 Bay Leaf Chicken | Bold & Exotic Flavor Made with Basic On Hand Herbs & Spices | Simple & Quick | craftycookingmama.com

Instructions

This chicken really is effortless to make. It makes a perfect dinner for a busy weeknight.  

I lightly brown the chicken thighs in a Dutch oven, then throw everything else in and simmer for about an hour.  

Serve it with rice or couscous and a spoonful of broth/juices from the chicken. This would also go well with potatoes or other root veggies. Quick, delicious, healthy chicken dinner that won’t bore everyone out of their minds.

Hope you enjoy!

Amanda ♥

Bay Chicken | 8 Bay Leaf Chicken | Bold & Exotic Flavor Made with Basic On Hand Ingredients | Simple & Quick | craftycookingmama.com

Bay Chicken | 8 Bay Leaf Chicken | Bold & Exotic Flavor Made with Basic On Hand Ingredients | Simple & Quick | craftycookingmama.com

Bay Chicken Recipe – 8 Bay Leaf Chicken

Amanda
8 Bay Leaf Chicken – Delicious, Tender, Bold & Exotic Flavor Made with Basic On Hand Ingredients, Herbs & Spices – Quick & Easy to Make.
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 1 hour hr
Total Time 1 hour hr 10 minutes mins
Course Chicken &amp, Poultry
Servings 4 -6 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 – 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 1/2 – 3 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs (or bone – in if you prefer)
  • 2 cup chicken broth – i use a chicken & tomato bouillon
  • 8 bay leaves
  • 1 tablespoon Adobo seasoning Goya
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • salt & pepper to taste
  • prepared rice i use about 1 1/2 cups uncooked

Instructions
 

  • Heat up oil in a dutch oven or large skillet over medium/high heat.
  • Salt & pepper both sides of chicken. Add chicken to dutch oven and lightly brown on both sides.
  • Add broth, bay leaves, adobo, garlic, oregano and parsley.
  • Bring to a boil. Stir occasionally and simmer for a few minutes until all broth & spices seem well combined.
  • Reduce heat to low/med-low. Simmer, covered, for about an hour. Make sure you keep bay leaves in broth. Spoon broth over chicken occasionally & flip chicken thighs once or twice during cooking. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • I like to serve this in a pasta bowl. I place a piece of chicken and a few tablespoons of broth in the bowl – then spoon in a serving of rice on top. This way you can eat the rice & broth together but the rice doesn’t get too mushy.
  • Enjoy : )
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