Bloody Mary Chicken

Transform your dinner routine with this bold and flavorful Bloody Mary Chicken, an irresistibly savory dish inspired by the classic cocktail. Succulent bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs are seared to crispy perfection before being simmered in a zesty tomato-based sauce infused with Worcestershire, hot sauce, lemon juice, and optional vodka for a spirited kick. The addition of celery, garlic, horseradish, and aromatic spices like paprika and celery seed creates a robust, tangy depth of flavor that will tantalize your taste buds. Finished in the oven for tender, fall-off-the-bone meat, this one-pan meal is as easy as it is impressive. Serve with crusty bread to soak up the luscious sauce or pair it with roasted potatoes and a green salad for a complete, satisfying dinner. Perfect for fans of bold flavors, this Bloody Mary Chicken recipe is your new dinnertime obsession!

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 6 pieces Chicken thighs (bone-in, skin-on)
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 stalk Celery
• 3 cloves Garlic cloves
• 2 cups Tomato juice
• 2 tablespoons Vodka (optional)
• 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon Hot sauce (e.g., Tabasco)
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Horseradish
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon Paprika
• 0.25 teaspoon Celery seed
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (chopped)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and pepper.

Step 3

Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.

Step 4

Place the chicken thighs skin-side down in the skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes until the skin is golden and crispy. Flip the chicken and cook for another 2 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.

Step 5

Finely chop the celery and garlic. Add them to the skillet and sauté for 2-3 minutes until softened and fragrant.

Step 6

Pour in the tomato juice and vodka (if using). Scrape the bottom of the skillet with a wooden spoon to deglaze and loosen any browned bits.

Step 7

Stir in Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, lemon juice, horseradish, paprika, and celery seed. Adjust with additional salt and pepper to taste.

Step 8

Return the chicken thighs to the skillet, skin-side up, and spoon some of the sauce over the top.

Step 9

Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).

Step 10

Remove the skillet from the oven, sprinkle with fresh parsley, and serve hot. Pair the dish with a side of roasted potatoes, crusty bread, or a crisp green salad.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1510.7 grams (1510.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2318

Total Fat 168.10g	216%
Saturated Fat 44.00g	220%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.70g
Cholesterol 729mg	243%
Sodium 4652mg	202%
Total Carbohydrate 27.20g	10%
Dietary Fiber 3.80g	14%
Total Sugars 14.20g
Protein 167.40g	335%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 216mg	17%
Iron 12mg	66%
Potassium 3076mg	65%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 66.0%

Protein: 29.2%

Carbs: 4.7%