Braised Chicken with Herbs and Shallots

Serves: 4

I made this two nights ago and my husband and I just loved. While it was in the oven baking, it filled up the whole house with a wonderful aroma. My husband walked in the house and just went nuts over the smell. He just couldn't help himself to three helpings.

4 fresh chicken thighs
1/2 cup flour
2 tablespoons olive oil
6 shallots, coarsely chopped
3 clove garlic, crushed
1/4 cup chicken stock
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 1/2 cups chicken stock
2 teaspoons crushed dried rosemary
1 teaspoon crushed dried thyme
1 teaspoon crushed dried basil
1 teaspoon crushed dried marjoram
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Dredge chicken thighs in flour to coat.

Heat olive oil in a large ovenproof saut