SKILLET CHICKEN WITH SUNDRIED TOMATO AND CHICKPEAS
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
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.
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Kasahun Balude
k@aol.comI made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!
Kylee Parrott
parrott.kylee@gmail.comI'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
mekdi.b@yahoo.comI'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
shankar-nath@aol.comThis is a great recipe for a healthy and delicious meal. The chicken is lean and the sauce is packed with flavor.
alex MMJ
mmj.alex@gmail.comI made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!
Shirley Hogarth
shirleyh@hotmail.comThis recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times now and it's always a hit with my family and friends.
Jb Jb
j85@yahoo.comI'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
mabedhlak70@hotmail.comThis is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The chicken is tender and flavorful, and the sauce is delicious.
Shakeia Johnson
shakeia.johnson92@yahoo.comI made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!
Rimsha Chaudhry
r.chaudhry21@aol.comThis 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
j.o22@hotmail.comDelicious and easy to make. I will definitely be making this again!
Anees Sajid
a29@hotmail.co.ukThis 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
reshoketswe-m99@aol.comI 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
sans-s@gmail.comThis 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
m.m98@gmail.comI 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
quachey.dominic@yahoo.comThis 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.