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crispy chicken with leeks, shallots, asparagus, peas served in a cast iron with asparagus and lemon on a plate.

Crispy Chicken Thighs with Leeks Asparagus and Peas

Isabelle Lopez
Crispy Chicken Thighs with Leeks Asparagus and Peas
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6 people

Equipment

  • 1 12 inch cast-iron pan or 12 inch shallow dutch oven pan
  • 1 wooden spoon
  • 1 Cutting board
  • 1 tongs or slotted spoon
  • paper towels

Ingredients

  • 4-6 Skin-on chicken thighs
  • 1 lb asparagus trimmed and cut in 1 inch pieces
  • 2 medium leeks sliced through the root and cut into 2 inch pieces
  • 1 cup peas fresh or frozen
  • 2 shallots peeled and halved through the root
  • ½ lemon
  • 2 tablespoon cold butter
  • Kosher salt
  • black pepper

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Pat chicken thighs with paper towel, then season with salt and pepper. Place chicken thighs chicken skin side down in a cast-iron skillet or dutch oven to render the skin. Cook thighs until you get that golden brown crispy skin, about 15-20 minutes on med-high heat. Transfer chicken skin-side up to a plate.
  • Add shallots and leeks, cut side down, to the pan. Cook until charred, about 2-3 minutes. Then, add asparagus and toss all vegetables with a wooden spoon. Season with salt and a pinch of pepper.
  • Return the chicken thighs to the pan in a single layer, skin side up, and transfer to the oven. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C).
  • Remove skillet from the oven and place back on the stove. Transfer the chicken from the pan into a plate and set aside, chicken skin-side up. Add fresh or frozen peas to the asparagus leek mixture and season with salt and pepper. Cook on medium heat for 2-3 minutes on med-high heat.
  • Stir in cold butter until the sauce emulsifies and scrape bottom of potto make sure you get the brown bits. Squeeze in lemon juice and mix in tarragon.
  • Place the chicken thighs back in the pan. Garnish with additional tarragon and serve.

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Nutrition

Calories: 254kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 94mg | Sodium: 78mg | Potassium: 449mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 834IU | Vitamin C: 19mg | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 3mg
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