SKILLET CHICKEN WITH LEEKS AND CARROTS
We've adapted a fall favorite, roast chicken, for the warmer months by using bone-in breasts to cut the cooking time in half. Baked on a bed of leeks, carrots, and bread cubes that soak up the meat's flavorful juices, this one-pan meal is worthy of a special occasion.
Provided by Greg Lofts
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes
Time 1h
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450°F. Pat chicken dry; season generously with salt and pepper. Heat a large, heavy ovenproof skillet (such as cast iron) over medium-high. Add butter and 1 tablespoon oil. When butter melts and foam subsides, add chicken, skin-sides down. Cook, undisturbed, until skin lifts easily from skillet and forms a golden-brown crust, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a plate, skin-sides up.
- Add leeks, carrots, bread cubes, garlic, lemon zest, and remaining 2 tablespoons oil to skillet, stirring to evenly coat; season with salt and pepper. Return chicken and any accumulated juices to skillet, arranging breasts on top of vegetables in a single layer, skin-sides up.
- Roast until a thermometer inserted into thickest part of breasts reads 160°F, 25 to 30 minutes. Transfer chicken to a plate and loosely cover to keep warm. Stir mint into skillet; return to oven. Roast until vegetables are tender and golden and bread turns crisp, 10 to 12 minutes. Stir 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice into vegetable mixture and sprinkle with more mint leaves. Drizzle remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice over rested chicken. Carve chicken; serve with vegetable mixture.
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M DAWAR
[email protected]This recipe was a lifesaver! I was short on time and this dish came together quickly and easily. It was also delicious and my family loved it.
Guillermina Hodge Castro
[email protected]I loved the crispy skin on the chicken. The vegetables were also cooked perfectly.
Tahir Khattak
[email protected]This dish was a bit bland for my taste. I think it could have used more seasoning.
R Rff
[email protected]This dish was easy to make and it tasted great! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the vegetables were still crisp. I will definitely be making this again.
Sk Ripon
[email protected]The chicken was a bit dry, but the vegetables were delicious.
Tshering Dorji
[email protected]I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the chicken, the vegetables, and the sauce. I will definitely be making this again.
Muhammed Sahajan
[email protected]This dish was a bit too salty for my taste. I think I'll use less salt next time.
Md H Shariful Islam
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out great! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I served it over mashed potatoes and it was a delicious and satisfying meal.
Pir shah Sabir
[email protected]I made this dish for my picky eaters and they loved it! The chicken was tender and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Najeb Jan
[email protected]I loved the simplicity of this recipe. It was easy to follow and the ingredients were easy to find. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the vegetables were still crisp.
HadiHadi HadiHadi
[email protected]This dish was a bit bland for my taste. I think it could have used more seasoning.
mokgadi kobe
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of chicken breasts, but this recipe changed my mind. The chicken was so moist and flavorful, and the sauce was to die for. I will definitely be making this again!
Hassy Khan
[email protected]I made this dish last night and it was easy peasy! The chicken cooked quickly and evenly, and the veggies were tender and flavorful. I served it over rice and it was a delicious and satisfying meal.
Eric Mostek
[email protected]This skillet chicken dish was a hit with my family! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the leeks and carrots added a delicious sweetness and crunch. I especially loved the creamy sauce. It was the perfect way to tie all the flavors together.