Jul 13 2026
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'21 Hedges Family Recipe

Inspired by Santo Cielo
Time1h
Serves4

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Garnish

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare Chicken

    Rinse the chicken thighs under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt, black pepper, and paprika.

  2. 2

    Chop Vegetables

    Dice the onion, bell pepper, and zucchini. Slice the carrots into thin rounds. Mince the garlic.

Cooking

  1. 3

    Sear Chicken

    In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken thighs, skin side down, and sear for about 5-7 minutes until golden brown. Flip and sear the other side for an additional 5 minutes.

  2. 4

    Sauté Vegetables

    Remove the chicken from the pot and set aside. In the same pot, add the diced onion, garlic, bell pepper, and carrots. Sauté for 5 minutes until softened.

  3. 5

    Combine Ingredients

    Add the diced zucchini, canned tomatoes (with juice), chicken broth, dried thyme, and bay leaves to the pot. Stir well.

  4. 6

    Simmer

    Return the chicken thighs to the pot, nestling them into the broth and vegetables. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low. Cover and cook for 30-35 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and tender.

Serving

  1. 7

    Plate and Garnish

    Remove the chicken thighs from the pot and place them on a serving platter. Discard the bay leaves. Ladle the vegetable and broth mixture over the chicken. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve with lemon wedges on the side.

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