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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Sisir Chaudhary
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of chicken, but this dish was surprisingly good. The chicken was tender and flavorful, and the vegetables were cooked perfectly.
lata joshi
[email protected]This dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. The chicken is a great way to disguise the vegetables, and the sweet carrots and leeks are sure to be a hit.
Rachel Infantino
[email protected]I love how versatile this recipe is. You can use different types of vegetables, or even add a different protein like shrimp or tofu.
Anamul Hoak
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a healthy and delicious meal. The chicken is lean and protein-packed, and the vegetables are full of vitamins and minerals.
shehroz gamer
[email protected]I've been making this dish for years, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The chicken is always cooked perfectly, and the vegetables are always tender and flavorful.
Usama Ghumman
[email protected]This is one of my favorite chicken recipes. It's so easy to make, and it always turns out perfectly. I love the combination of chicken, leeks, and carrots.
Haris Kayani
[email protected]I'm always looking for new ways to cook chicken, and this recipe definitely fits the bill. The chicken is tender and flavorful, and the vegetables add a nice touch of sweetness.
Mr mominn islam
[email protected]This dish is perfect for a potluck or party. It's easy to make ahead of time, and it always gets rave reviews.
Maries Collections
[email protected]I love that this recipe uses simple, everyday ingredients. It's a great way to use up leftover chicken.
Naila Khan
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family.
Eli Rost
[email protected]Overall, this dish was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either.
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[email protected]The vegetables were a bit undercooked. I would cook them for a few minutes longer next time.
Esther Santos
[email protected]The chicken was a bit dry. I think I would cook it for less time next time.
Javad Aziz
[email protected]I found this recipe to be a bit too complicated. There were too many ingredients and steps involved. I would recommend simplifying the recipe.
Raquel Hawkins
[email protected]This dish was a bit bland for my taste. I would recommend adding more spices or herbs to give it more flavor.
Yukiana Samadia
[email protected]I've made this dish several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The chicken is always juicy and the vegetables are cooked to perfection. I love how easy this recipe is to make.
Owais Yousuf
[email protected]I love this recipe! The chicken is always cooked perfectly and the vegetables are so flavorful. I highly recommend this dish.
Muhammad Ahmad Rafique
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing! The chicken was so tender and flavorful. I will be making this dish again and again.
DEATH XS
[email protected]I made this dish last night and it was delicious! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the vegetables were still crispy. I will definitely be making this again.
Maju Prince
[email protected]This skillet chicken dish was a hit with my family! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the vegetables were perfectly cooked. I especially loved the leeks, which added a subtle sweetness to the dish.