CHICKEN AND RICE WITH LEEKS AND SALSA VERDE
This one-skillet dinner gets deep oniony flavor from lots of leeks cooked down to jammy tenderness.
Provided by Deb Perelman
Categories Bon Appétit Dinner Chicken Rice Herb Cilantro Mint Leek Capers Stock One-Pot Meal Wheat/Gluten-Free Soy Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Kid-Friendly Quick & Easy
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Season chicken with salt and pepper. Melt 2 Tbsp. butter in a large high-sided skillet over medium-high heat. Add leeks and half of lemon zest, season with salt and pepper, and mix to coat leeks in butter. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and cook, stirring occasionally, until leeks are somewhat tender, about 5 minutes. Remove lid, increase heat to medium-high, and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender and just starting to take on color, about 3 minutes. Add rice and cook, stirring often, 3 minutes, then add broth, scraping up any browned bits. Tuck short sides of each chicken thigh underneath so they are touching and nestle seam side down into rice mixture. Bring to a simmer. Cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook until rice is tender and chicken is cooked through, about 20 minutes. Remove from heat. Cut remaining 1 Tbsp. butter into small pieces and scatter over mixture. Re-cover and let sit 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, pulse anchovy, garlic, capers, a few pinches of red pepper flakes, and remaining lemon zest in a food processor until finely chopped. Add herbs; process until a paste forms. With motor running, gradually stream in oil until loosened to a thick sauce. Add half of lemon juice; season salsa verde with salt.
- Drizzle remaining lemon juice over chicken and rice. Serve with salsa verde.
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Waseem Maitla
[email protected]This dish is a great way to use up leftover chicken. It's also a great meal to prep ahead of time.
France Kauzen
[email protected]I love this recipe! It's so versatile. I've made it with different types of chicken and rice, and it's always turned out great.
MDshane Narajom
[email protected]I've tried several chicken and rice recipes, but this one is by far the best. The leeks and salsa verde add so much flavor.
smartd James
[email protected]This is one of my go-to recipes when I'm short on time. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always delicious.
Wairimu Mwangi
[email protected]I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!
Rahad Hossen
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family.
G W AMIR HAMZA
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of leeks, but I really enjoyed this dish. The salsa verde was amazing and really brought the dish together.
Aisha Sitsapelane
[email protected]This dish is so easy to make and it's packed with flavor. I love the combination of chicken, rice, leeks, and salsa verde.
Subash Sunuwar
[email protected]I've made this dish several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The salsa verde is the perfect finishing touch.
Maryjoy Obiedo
[email protected]Definitely a 5-star recipe.
Fanele Nkululeko
[email protected]So flavorful!
Sohaib Khattak
[email protected]Yum!
Chocolaty Munda128
[email protected]Loveee this recipe, it's a keeper.
Dayna Hicks
[email protected]This is one of my favorite recipes. It's so easy to make and always turns out great. I love the way the leeks and salsa verde complement the chicken and rice.
Doll Doll boy
[email protected]I made this dish last night and it was delicious! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the rice was cooked perfectly. I loved the combination of leeks and salsa verde.
Jason Tojdowski
[email protected]This chicken and rice dish was a hit with my family! The leeks and salsa verde added so much flavor. I will definitely be making this again.