445 Cals 59.5 Protein 13 Carbs 15 Fats
PREP TIME:
15 mins
COOK TIME:
1 hr
TOTAL TIME:
1 hr 15 mins
YIELD:4 SERVINGS
COURSE:Dinner
CUISINE:American
Braised Chicken Thighs with Mushrooms and Leeks is the perfect cold weather comfort food.
INGREDIENTS
2 large or 3 medium leeks, whites only
1 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon paprika
olive oil spray
8 pieces bone-in, skin-off chicken thighs, trimmed, about 40 ounces
1 tablespoon butter
8 ounces white mushrooms, quartered
2 tablespoons flour, or gluten-free flour mix
1 cup chicken broth or water with chicken bouillon
3 tablespoons sherry
INSTRUCTIONS
Rinse the leeks well and separate the layers to make sure there is no dirt. Slice into 1/4-inch thick half moons.
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
Mix together 1 1/4 teaspoons of salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper and the paprika and season all sides of the chicken.
Heat a large Dutch oven or oven safe skillet on high heat. Once hot spritz with olive oil and brown the chicken, in batches on all sides, about 5 minutes on each side, adjusting the heat as needed.
Set aside and repeat with the remaining chicken. Set aside.
Reduce the heat to medium-low and add the butter. When the butter starts to foam, add the leeks and cook, stirring until soft, about 6 to 8 minutes. Add the mushrooms, 1/4 teaspoon salt, stir and cook covered 5 minutes, stirring until they release their juices.
Sprinkle the flour over them, stir in the chicken broth and the sherry and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes.
Return the chicken to the Dutch oven, spooning the mushroom-sherry sauce over them and cook in the oven, covered, for 40 to 50 minutes, until cooked through and tender.
Serving: 2thighs, Calories: 445kcal, Carbohydrates: 13g, Protein: 59.5g, Fat: 15g, Saturated Fat: 5g, Cholesterol: 276.5mg, Sodium: 852mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 4gBlue Smart Points:8Green Smart Points:8Purple Smart Points:8Points +:11