Italian Braised Chicken

Directions

1. 1
   Rinse the chicken thighs with water and pat dry with paper towels. Season with salt and black pepper on both sides of the chicken. Puree the tomatoes in a food processor.
2. 2
   Heat up the Xtreme braiser on high heat. When its fully heated, arrange the chicken thighs, skin side down first. Brown both sides of the chicken.
3. 3
   Remove the chicken from the braiser, save the juice that seeps out from the chicken. Turn the heat to medium and add the olive oil to the braiser.
4. 4
   Saute the onion and garlic, for a couple of minutes or until the diced onion becomes soft.
5. 5
   Add the tomato puree and basil, stir to combine well.
6. 6
   Transfer the chicken and the juice into the braiser, cover the braiser with its lid and simmer on low heat, for about 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken becomes tender.