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Asparagus

BRAISED CHICKEN WITH ASPARAGUS, PEAS, AND MELTED LEEKS

November 17, 2016
4 4 out of 5 stars /
1 Ratings4 total ratings /
Photo by Epicurious
  • Serves 4
What You'll Need
Ingredients
  • 2 medium leeks, white and light-green parts only, cut crosswise into 1/3-inch rounds
  • 1/4 cup olive oil, divided
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
  • 1/4 teaspoon reshly ground black pepper, plus more
  • 2 teaspoons whole fennel seeds
  • 8 bone-in chicken thighs (about 4 pounds)
  • 1/2 cup Epicurious Chardonnay
  • 1 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 3/4 pound medium asparagus, trimmed, cut crosswise in half and on the bias
  • 2 cups shelled fresh peas (from about 2 pounds pods) or frozen peas, thawed
  • 1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest
  • 1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
  • 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
  • 3 tablespoons chopped dill
Directions
  1. If you see or feel dirt in the leeks, rinse well, separating layers, then pat dry; otherwise, leave rounds intact.
  2. Heat 2 Tbsp. oil in a large skillet over medium-high until hot but not smoking. Add leeks in a single layer; season with 1/4 tsp. salt and a pinch of pepper. Reduce heat to low and cook, turning once, until leeks are lightly golden, 16–18 minutes. Transfer leeks to a plate; reserve skillet.
  3. Lightly crush fennel seeds with the bottom of a heavy skillet or pot. Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels and season with fennel, 1 1/2 tsp. salt, and 1/4 tsp. pepper. Heat remaining 2 Tbsp. oil in a 5–7-qt. Dutch oven or large wide saucepan over medium-high. Cook thighs, skin side down, until well-browned, 12–14 minutes. Transfer skin side up to a plate. Pour off and discard fat.
  4. Add Epicurious Chardonnay to pot, bring to a simmer, and cook, scraping up bits from bottom of pot, 1 minute. Add broth and return chicken skin side up to pot. Lower heat to medium-low, cover pot, and cook until chicken is cooked through, 15–18 minutes.
  5. Meanwhile, combine asparagus, peas, and 2 Tbsp. water in reserved skillet, cover, and cook over medium heat until asparagus is crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Add 1/2 tsp. lemon zest, remaining 1/4 tsp. salt, and a pinch of pepper; stir gently to just combine.
  6. Divide chicken, asparagus mixture, and reserved leeks among large shallow bowls. Bring broth to a simmer, add lemon juice, then ladle into bowls. Top with dill and remaining 1 Tbsp. lemon zest.

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1 Review

NXL June 6, 2020
The flavors here were really great. I don't like to wash dishes, so I combined some of the prep in the same pans. Very nice with locally grown asparagus and leeks.
 

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