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Braised Chicken With Honey-Lemon Leeks

Here's how you make Braised Chicken With Honey-Lemon Leeks
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  • Servings: 4
  • Prep: 10m
  • Cook: 43m
    • The following recipe serves 4 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 4 teaspoons olive oil (divided)
  • 2 1/2 pounds chicken thighs, bone-in, skinless (8 thighs)
  • 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon lemon rind, grated
  • 4 cups leeks, sliced (about 3 large leeks, thinly sliced)
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (or chives, chopped - optional)
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°.

  • Step 2: Heat a large ovenproof skillet over medium heat. Add 2 teaspoons oil to the pan; swirl to coat. Sprinkle chicken evenly with 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper. Massage lemon rind into the chicken. Place the chicken in the pan; cook 4 minutes on each side or until browned. Remove chicken from the pan; keep warm.

  • Step 3: Add the remaining 2 teaspoons oil to the pan; swirl to coat. Add the leak and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt; cook 15 minutes or until the leek begins to brown, scraping pan to loosen browned bits.

  • Step 4: Remove pan from heat; stir in lemon juice and honey. Return the chicken to the pan. Mound the leeks on top of the chicken thighs. Bake chicken at 400° for 15 minutes or until a thermometer registers 165°. Top with fresh parsley or chives, if desired.

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