BRAISED CHICKEN THIGHS WITH SQUASH AND MUSTARD GREENS
Don't have an acorn squash for this chicken thighs recipe? Use butternut. Not into mustard greens? Use kale, Swiss chard, or spinach.
Provided by Claire Saffitz
Categories Bon Appétit Chicken Braise Leafy Green Mustard Greens Squash Ginger Hot Pepper White Wine Sesame Sesame Oil Dinner Winter
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Lightly season chicken thighs all over with salt and pepper. Heat vegetable oil in a large Dutch oven or other heavy pot over medium-high. Working in 2 batches and pouring off all but 2 Tbsp. fat between batches, cook chicken, skin side down, until skin is browned and crisp, 8-10 minutes. Transfer to a plate, placing skin side up (chicken will not be cooked through at this point).
- Cook white and pale green parts of scallions, chiles, and ginger in same pot, stirring often, until scallions and ginger are golden, about 3 minutes. Add wine, bring to a simmer, and cook until reduced to about 3 Tbsp., 5 minutes. Add soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, and 1 cup broth and bring to a simmer, stirring to dissolve sugar. Return chicken to pot, placing skin side up and overlapping if needed. Partially cover pot, reduce heat, and simmer until chicken is cooked through, 25-30 minutes. Transfer chicken to a plate.
- Add squash and remaining 1 cup broth to pot and push in squash so it's mostly submerged. Arrange greens on top. Bring to a simmer, partially cover pot, and cook until squash is barely fork-tender and greens are wilted, 10-12 minutes. Uncover, increase heat to medium, and continue to cook until liquid is reduced by about two-thirds and has the consistency of thin gravy, 10-15 minutes.
- Remove pot from heat and drizzle vinegar over vegetables. Taste sauce; it should be plenty salty, but season with more salt if needed. Add chicken back to pot, turning to coat in sauce, then scatter dark green parts of scallions and sesame seeds over top. Serve with rice.
- Chicken can be braised 2 days ahead. Let cool; cover and chill. Reheat covered over low.
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Rubel Hossen
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of squash, but I loved this dish! The chicken was so tender and flavorful, and the mustard greens added a nice touch. I will definitely be making this again.
Kaiupupup Hughes
[email protected]This dish was a bit bland for my taste, but it was still very good. I would recommend adding more spices next time.
Debbie Bess
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the squash and mustard greens were perfectly cooked. The flavors all came together beautifully. I will definitely be making this again and again.
Mst Liza
[email protected]I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the flavors and the chicken was so tender. I will definitely be making this again.
Rebecca Turner
[email protected]This dish was easy to make and very flavorful. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the squash and mustard greens were perfectly cooked. I will definitely be making this again!
Mursaleen Gul
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out perfectly! The chicken was tender and flavorful, and the squash and mustard greens were cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.
Gd Kanthi
[email protected]This dish was a bit too spicy for my taste, but it was still very good. I would recommend using less mustard greens next time.
Onyinyechi Anuforo
[email protected]I've made this dish several times and it's always a winner! The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the squash and mustard greens are the perfect complement. I highly recommend this recipe.
Yohanis Mulugeta
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing! The chicken was fall-off-the-bone tender and the squash and mustard greens were perfectly cooked. I will definitely be making this again.
Pretty Thando
[email protected]I made this dish last night and it was a hit with my family! Everyone loved the flavors and the chicken was so tender. I will definitely be making this again.
Debbie-Rose Kruger
[email protected]This dish was absolutely delicious! The chicken thighs were tender and juicy, and the squash and mustard greens were perfectly cooked. The flavors all came together beautifully. I will definitely be making this again!