Braising chicken involves two steps- browning the chicken and then simmering it in a liquid or broth. It results in juicy, flavorful chicken with a nice crust.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eBrown the chicken thighs by searing them for about 5 minutes on both sides. Simmer the thighs in a liquid or broth by covering the thighs about 3/4 way and partially covering the pot and cook until the chicken is cooked through.