SKILLET CHICKEN WITH SUNDRIED TOMATO AND CHICKPEAS

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You need two skillets for this chicken dinner recipe-one to cook the thighs and one to put on top as a weight, which helps the meat stay moist and the skin turn crispy. Store-bought sundried-tomato pesto flavors the chicken and makes a brothy sauce for the chickpeas, while thinly sliced fennel serves as a crisp, fresh counterpoint.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken     Chicken Thighs

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1/4 cup sundried-tomato pesto
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 leeks, white and light-green parts only, thinly sliced and thoroughly washed
2 cans (each 15 ounces) chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1 head fennel, thinly sliced, fronds reserved

Steps:

  • Season chicken with salt and pepper; toss with 2 tablespoons pesto. Heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high. Swirl in 1 tablespoon oil. Add chicken in a single layer, skin-sides down; cook 2 minutes. Reduce heat to medium. Top with a parchment round, then a skillet weighted with canned goods; press down firmly. Cook 5 minutes. Flip chicken; return parchment and weighted skillet to top. Cook until a thermometer inserted in thickest parts of chicken reads 165 degrees, 6 to 7 minutes. Transfer to a plate; cover.
  • Transfer all but 2 tablespoons pan juices to a bowl. Add leeks to skillet over medium heat, season with salt, and cook until tender, 6 to 7 minutes. Stir in remaining 2 tablespoons pesto; cook 1 minute. Add chickpeas, 1 cup water, and reserved pan juices. Cook until slightly reduced, 6 to 8 minutes. Toss fennel with remaining 1 tablespoon oil; season with salt and pepper. Serve with chicken and chickpeas, garnished with fennel fronds.

Kasahun Balude
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Kylee Parrott
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I'm not a big fan of chicken, but I really enjoyed this dish. The sauce was amazing and the chicken was cooked perfectly.


Mekdi Baba
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I'm always looking for new and exciting recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again!


Shankar Nath
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This is a great recipe for a healthy and delicious meal. The chicken is lean and the sauce is packed with flavor.


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


Shirley Hogarth
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times now and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Jb Jb
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I'm not a big fan of chicken, but I really enjoyed this dish. The sauce is amazing and the chicken was cooked perfectly.


Kumbirai Mabedhla
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The chicken is tender and flavorful, and the sauce is delicious.


Shakeia Johnson
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Rimsha Chaudhry
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This recipe is a winner! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was amazing. I served it over pasta and it was a hit with my family.


Joana Owusu
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Delicious and easy to make. I will definitely be making this again!


Anees Sajid
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This dish was easy to make and very flavorful. I loved the combination of chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, and chickpeas. I will definitely be making this again!


Reshoketswe Maphoso
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I wasn't sure about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it! The combination of chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, and chickpeas is amazing. I'll definitely be making this again.


Sans Sans
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The chicken is always cooked perfectly and the sauce is delicious.


Morgan Marshall
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I made this dish last night and it turned out great! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful and rich. I served it over rice and it was a perfect weeknight meal.


Dominic Quachey
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This skillet chicken dish was a hit with my family! The chicken was tender and flavorful, and the combination of sun-dried tomatoes and chickpeas added a delicious Mediterranean flair.