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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Munwar Afzal
[email protected]This dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the leeks and salsa verde. They don't even realize they're eating vegetables.
Saru Tmg
[email protected]I'm always looking for new ways to cook chicken and rice. This recipe is a great addition to my repertoire. It's easy to make and it's always a hit with my family.
Gabrielle Anderson
[email protected]This is a very versatile recipe. I've made it with different types of chicken, rice, and vegetables. It's always delicious. The leeks and salsa verde are a must-have, though. They really make the dish.
Wonga Dyasi
[email protected]I'm not a fan of leeks, but I still enjoyed this dish. The chicken and rice were cooked perfectly and the salsa verde was delicious. I would definitely make this dish again, but I would omit the leeks.
Rohan Thami
[email protected]This dish is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I usually make a big batch of chicken on the weekend and then use it to make this dish during the week. It's a quick and easy way to get a healthy and delicious meal on the table.
Evelyn Schaap
[email protected]I'm always looking for new ways to cook chicken and rice. This recipe is a great option because it's so easy to make and it's always delicious. I love the way the leeks and salsa verde add flavor to the dish.
Israr Hashimi
[email protected]This dish is perfect for a potluck or party. It's easy to make and can be served hot or cold. The chicken and rice are a classic combination, and the leeks and salsa verde add a unique twist.
Asia Afrin
[email protected]I made this dish for my kids and they loved it! They especially liked the salsa verde. I will definitely be making this again for them.
Sedik Troida
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The chicken and rice are cooked in one pot, which makes cleanup a breeze. The leeks and salsa verde add a nice touch of flavor and sophistication.
Gandip Yadav
[email protected]I thought this dish was just okay. The chicken was a bit dry and the rice was a bit bland. The leeks and salsa verde were good, but they couldn't save the dish.
Jaman Hossain
[email protected]This dish was a bit too bland for my taste. I think it could have used more seasoning. However, the chicken was cooked perfectly and the rice was fluffy.
Aminata Barrie C
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of chicken and rice, but this dish changed my mind! The leeks and salsa verde add so much flavor and depth to the dish. I will definitely be making this again.
Kristi Parfait
[email protected]This is one of my favorite recipes! It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious. I love the way the leeks and salsa verde complement the chicken and rice. It's a perfect meal for a weeknight dinner or a casual lunch.
Metallic_mama7 Meko
[email protected]I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the rice was fluffy and flavorful. The leeks and salsa verde added a nice touch of sophisticat
Mahsoom Khan
[email protected]This dish was a hit with my family! The chicken was tender and flavorful, the rice was perfectly cooked, and the leeks and salsa verde added a delicious pop of flavor. I will definitely be making this again.