Braised Chicken with Artichokes and Peas |
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Prep Time: 25 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 55 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Chicken thighs are a natural for braising because they stay nice and juicy. Plus, the dark meat is a good counterpoint to the sweetness of peas and the slight acidity of the artichokes. Ingredients:
1/4 cup all-purpose flour |
4 large chicken thighs with skin and bone (2 pounds total) |
1 teaspoon salt |
1/2 teaspoon black pepper |
2 tablespoons olive oil |
1 large onion, chopped |
1/2 cup dry white wine |
1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth |
1 (14-ounce) can artichoke hearts, rinsed, drained, and halved lengthwise |
1 cup frozen baby peas (not thawed) |
1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley |
Directions:
1. Put flour in a shallow bowl. Pat chicken dry and sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper, then dredge, 1 piece at a time, in flour, shaking off excess. Transfer to a sheet of wax paper as coated.
2. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then sauté chicken, skinned sides down first, turning over once, until deep golden brown, 6 to 8 minutes total. Transfer to a plate (chicken will not be fully cooked).
3. Add onion with remaining tablespoon oil to skillet and cook over moderate heat, stirring, until golden brown around edges, about 6 minutes. Add wine and boil, stirring and scraping up any brown bits, 1 minute. Stir in broth, artichokes, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt. Return chicken to skillet along with any juices from plate and bring to a boil over high heat. Cover skillet and reduce heat, then simmer until chicken is tender, about 25 minutes. Stir in peas and simmer, covered, 5 minutes.
4. Transfer chicken to a shallow serving dish. Stir parsley and remaining 1/4 teaspoon pepper into artichoke mixture, then spoon over chicken.
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