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Butter-Braised Baby Bok Choy

Tender halves of baby bok choy are gently braised in a buttery reduction of chicken stock, white wine, and garlic, yielding delicate sweetness with a rich, aromatic finish. Butter-Braised Baby Bok Choy shines as a simple side for weeknight dinners yet feels elegant enough for entertaining, pairing beautifully with roasted meats or seafood.

  • Prep10 mins
  • Cook30 mins
  • Serves4
  • DifficultyEasy
Butter-Braised Baby Bok Choy
  1. 1

    Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat, then cook and stir the garlic and bay leaf until the garlic is lightly browned, about 5 minutes.

  2. 2

    Stir in the chicken stock and white wine, and raise the heat to bring it to a full boil.

  3. 3

    Cook the sauce, stirring often, until it reduces to 1 cup, about 15 minutes.

  4. 4

    Remove the bay leaf.

  5. 5

    Place the bok choy halves, cut sides down, into the sauce, and lower the heat to a simmer.

  6. 6

    Cook until tender, about 10 minutes.

  7. 7

    Serve with the sauce spooned over the bok choy.