BRAISED CHICKEN AND ARTICHOKE HEARTS WITH LEMON, CHERRY PEPPERS AND THYME

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Even though there are not a lot of different ingredients in this braised chicken dish, those used in this recipe offer a wide range of textures and tastes.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Thigh Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon olive oil
4 chicken leg quarters
1 yellow onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh ground black pepper
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 quart chicken stock or low-sodium broth
10 canned artichoke hearts, drained and halved
2 cups cherry peppers
2 lemons, juiced
8 sprigs fresh thyme
1 (16 ounce) can butter beans, drained

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Coat bottom of a Dutch oven with olive oil and place over high-heat. Sear chicken until browned, about 5 minutes per side. Transfer to a warm plate.
  • Stir onion, garlic, black pepper, salt, and red pepper flakes into the Dutch oven; cook and stir for 1 minute. Stir in chicken broth and return to a simmer. Remove from heat.
  • Return chicken to the Dutch oven. Stir in artichoke hearts, cherry peppers, lemon juice, and thyme.
  • Cover Dutch oven and place in the preheated oven. Cook until chicken is tender, about 1 hour.
  • Remove Dutch oven and transfer chicken to a warm plate.
  • Stir beans into the Dutch oven with broth and artichoke mixture.
  • Serve each chicken leg quarter in a bowl. Pour a ladle-full of artichoke, bean, and broth mixture over each.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 706.9 calories, Carbohydrate 28 g, Cholesterol 210.3 mg, Fat 34.9 g, Fiber 7.4 g, Protein 67.9 g, SaturatedFat 9.2 g, Sodium 2092.7 mg, Sugar 4.5 g

Amelia Santora
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion. It's easy to make and always impresses my guests.


Isaiah Owusu
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I wasn't sure how this dish would turn out, but I was pleasantly surprised. It was delicious!


Kyara Frost
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This dish is so flavorful and delicious. I highly recommend it!


Nabyesero Winnie
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. I love the combination of the chicken, artichoke hearts, and lemon-cherry peppers.


Abdullah Minahil
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This dish is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family.


Nengi Moses
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I love this recipe! It's so versatile. I've made it with chicken, shrimp, and even tofu.


Anamul Anamul
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I'm not a very experienced cook, but this recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out great.


Fitsum Worku
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I made this dish for my wife's birthday and she loved it! She said it was the best chicken dish she's ever had.


audrey taylor
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I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out perfectly. The chicken was moist and the sauce was flavorful.


Vanessa Nyaurang'
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This dish is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I highly recommend it!


Yoyo Ramirez
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I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great. It's a family favorite!


Adrianne Lawrence
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


azam saith
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This recipe was a hit with my guests! They all raved about the tender chicken and flavorful sauce.


Waqar rao Rao waqar
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I'm not a big fan of artichoke hearts, but I really enjoyed this dish. The chicken was perfectly cooked and the sauce was delicious.


MAZID___1234
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great! I especially liked the combination of the chicken and artichoke hearts.


Theanmol sansar
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I made this for dinner last night and my family loved it! The chicken was juicy and the artichoke hearts were tender. The sauce was also very flavorful.


Christine Anne Mountcastle
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Wow, this dish was incredible! The chicken was so tender and flavorful, and the artichoke hearts were the perfect complement. The lemon-cherry peppers added a nice tang, and the thyme really brought everything together.