Baked Garlic Mushroom Chicken

from againstallgrain.com

· 1.5 lbs chicken thighs, skin removed

· 8 oz cremini mushrooms sliced

· 1 cup chicken broth

· 8-10 large cloves of garlic, peeled & smashed

· 2 tbsp. ghee or butter

· 1/4 tsp onion powder

· 1/4 tsp sage

· 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper

· 1/4 tsp black pepper

· 1/4 tsp sea salt

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.  In a small bowl combine all spices, then use to season the chicken thighs.

In an oven safe frying pan heat 1 tbsp. of the butter or ghee.  Sear the chicken thighs, about 2-3 minutes per side.  Remove chicken from pan and set aside.

Add the remaining 1 tbsp. of butter or ghee and the garlic.  Sauté 2 minutes or until fragrant.  Add the broth and mushrooms and simmer a few minutes .

Add the chicken back to the pan and place in oven.  Bake 15-35 minutes (depending on bone/boneless) until chicken is fully cooked.

To make the sauce, remove all liquid, garlic and half of the mushrooms.  Puree in blender and spoon over chicken.