BRAISED CHICKEN THIGHS WITH BUTTERNUT SQUASH

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Braised Chicken Thighs with Butternut Squash image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

8 skinless, bone-in chicken thighs
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 cups cubed peeled butternut squash (about 12 ounces)
1 large sweet onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 small cinnamon stick
1/3 cup golden raisins
2 wide strips lemon zest, plus the juice of 1 lemon
1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
Fresh cilantro, for topping

Steps:

  • Season the chicken all over with salt and pepper. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until browned, 4 to 5 minutes per side. Remove to a plate.
  • Add the squash and onion to the skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and lightly browned in spots, about 3 minutes. Add the garlic and cook until softened, about 30 seconds. Add the turmeric, cinnamon stick and raisins and stir to coat the vegetables.
  • Add the lemon zest and chicken broth to the skillet and bring to a simmer. Return the chicken to the skillet and reduce the heat to maintain a steady simmer; cover and cook until the chicken is cooked through, 10 to 12 minutes.
  • Transfer the chicken to plates. Stir the lemon juice into the broth and season with salt and pepper. Spoon the broth and vegetables over the chicken and top with cilantro.

Tito Pati
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This recipe is a winner! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the squash was roasted to perfection. I served it with a side of mashed potatoes and it was a delicious and satisfying meal.


John Wadih
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I'm not a big fan of butternut squash, but this recipe changed my mind. The squash was perfectly roasted and it was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Jimmi Shah
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This dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the roasted squash and they didn't even notice the chicken. I will definitely be making this again.


Nadia Dominguez
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the results are always delicious. The chicken is always moist and flavorful, and the squash is perfectly roasted. I highly recommend this recipe.


Sphelele Masinga
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This recipe is easy to follow and the results are amazing. The chicken is tender and juicy, and the squash is roasted to perfection. I served it with a side of roasted vegetables and it was a delicious and healthy meal.


Lethabo Kubheka
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I made it with some leftover roasted chicken and it was delicious. The squash was a great addition and added a lot of flavor to the dish.


UK SAS
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the squash was roasted to perfection. I served it with a side of mashed potatoes and it was a delicious and satisfying meal.


Sabii Malik
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This dish was a hit with my family! The chicken was flavorful and the squash was tender and sweet. I will definitely be making this again.


Alice Pobee
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I loved this recipe! The chicken was crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, and the squash was perfectly roasted. I served it with a side of roasted vegetables and it was a delicious and healthy meal.


Samuel Anteau
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5 stars! This dish was amazing. The chicken was so tender and the squash was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Ranjay Yadav
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The chicken is always moist and flavorful, and the squash is perfectly roasted. I highly recommend this recipe.


Raj Put
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great! The chicken was juicy and the squash was soft and flavorful. I served it with a side of mashed potatoes and it was a hit with my family.


Sogood atta
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This dish was absolutely delicious! The chicken was so tender and flavorful, and the butternut squash was perfectly roasted. I will definitely be making this again.