I made this last night after seeing some good reviews. It's from a book I just got titled "Mad Hungry: Feeding Men and Boys" by Lucinda Scala Quinn. The book looks good no matter whom you're feeding. This chicken was really tasty...I used all thighs and didn't cut them in half.

Vinegar Glossed Chicken (Lucinda Scala Quinn)

Serves 6 to 8

1 cup red-wine vinegar
2 to 3 garlic cloves, minced (about 2 tablespoons)
3 sprigs of fresh rosemary (about 1 tablespoon minced)
5 1/2 pounds bone-in chicken pieces (each part should be cut in half)
Course salt and freshly ground black pepper
Extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup chicken broth, plus more as needed

1. At least 15 minutes and up to 2 hours before cooking, combine the vinegar, garlic and rosemary to marinate.

2. Thoroughly season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper. Heat a 14-inch skillet (or two smaller skillets) over high heat and swirl in enough olive oil to coat the bottom of the skillet. Place the chicken in the skillet skin side down. Don't crowd the chicken; leave space around each piece. Work in batches if necessary. You should hear an immediate sizzle when the chicken pieces hit the pan. Don't move them; it takes a couple of minutes to sear the chicken so it doesn't stick. Brown all sides; this will take 10 minutes per batch. Regulate the heat so it stays high but does not burn the chicken. Place all the browned chicken back in the skillet.

3. Add the chicken broth and scrape up any brown bits from the bottom of the pan. Lower the heat, simmer and reduce for 15 to 20 minutes. Increase the heat to high and pour in the vinegar mixture. Swirl the pan and stir around as the vinegar evaporates to form a simmering glaze, 8 to 10 minutes. Service immediately or refrigerate, and reheat with some extra broth.

Sounds great Champagne. I was looking for a vinegar recipe for chicken for ages. I'll give this one a try soon.