CHICKEN WITH HERBED PEA PUREE AND SPINACH
This pan-roasted chicken thigh dinner is a winning combo of warm, crispy skin, cool baby spinach, and a creamy pea puree (the puree also makes a great dip for vegetables). Keep an extra batch in the fridge for midday snacking.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Chicken Chicken Thighs
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Cook peas in a small pot of boiling salted water 1 minute. Drain; transfer to a food processor. Add 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest, 1 tablespoon juice, 1 tablespoon cheese, and 2 tablespoons oil. Season with salt and pepper; process until texture is similar to hummus. Add cilantro and 1 packed cup spinach; puree.
- Pat chicken dry; season with salt and pepper. Stir together remaining 2 tablespoons cheese and 1/2 teaspoon zest. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Add chicken, skin-side down; cook until browned, about 5 minutes. Spoon off fat and discard. Flip chicken and sprinkle with cheese mixture. Transfer to oven; roast until cooked through, about 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, toss remaining 3 cups spinach with remaining 1 teaspoon lemon juice and 1 tablespoon oil; season with salt and pepper. Serve chicken with puree, spinach, and lemon wedges.
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jafrin kabir
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! It's easy to make, and the results are amazing. The chicken is so tender and juicy, and the pea puree and spinach are the perfect sides.
Estery Banda
[email protected]I've made this dish several times, and it's always a hit. The chicken is always cooked perfectly, and the pea puree and spinach are a delicious and healthy addition.
Alpha dakma Nokma
[email protected]This dish is so easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I highly recommend it!
chidera chinweuba
[email protected]I love this recipe! The chicken is always cooked perfectly, and the pea puree and spinach are a delicious and healthy addition.
Hubeali King
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! It's easy to make, and the results are amazing. The chicken is so tender and juicy, and the pea puree and spinach are the perfect sides.
Kamoga Elvis
[email protected]I've made this dish several times, and it's always a hit. The chicken is always cooked perfectly, and the pea puree and spinach are a delicious and healthy addition.
Emma Black
[email protected]This dish is so easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I highly recommend it!
Isaac Favour
[email protected]I love this recipe! It's healthy and delicious, and it's always a hit with my guests.
Ahmed Jellebashir
[email protected]Wow! This dish is amazing! The chicken is so tender and juicy, and the pea puree and spinach are the perfect sides.
Chinenye Glory
[email protected]This dish was easy to make and turned out great. The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the pea puree and spinach were a delicious accompaniment.
Waqar Khokhar
[email protected]I was a little skeptical about the pea puree, but it was actually really good. It added a nice sweetness to the dish. The chicken was also cooked perfectly.
dj abusafa
[email protected]This dish was a hit with my family! The chicken was cooked perfectly, and the pea puree and spinach added a delicious and healthy touch. We'll definitely be making this again.