Southern Cast Iron

One-Bowl Meals

BALSAMIC-BRAISED CHICKEN THIGHS WITH PARMESAN GRITS

Makes 4 servings

Nutty Parmesan in the grits is a tasty complement to the herby, vinegar-infused chicken.

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1½ teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
6 large bone-in skin-on chicken thighs (about 3 pounds), trimmed
6 large shallots (about ½ pound), peeled and halved
2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary
½ cup balsamic vinegar
½ cup chicken broth
Parmesan Grits (recipe follows)
Garnish: fresh rosemary sprigs, ground black pepper

1. Preheat oven to 350°.

In a 12-inch cast-iron braiser, heat oil over medium-high heat. Sprinkle salt and pepper all over chicken; cook until

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