Sherry-Braised Chicken with Chickpeas, Fennel and Chorizo

• annokset: 6 servings
• kokonaisaika: 50 minutes

Ainekset

8 (5- to 7-ounce) bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, trimmed

2 teaspoons (8 g) Diamond Crystal kosher salt, divided

1 1/2 teaspoons smoked paprika, divided

1 yellow or white onion, halved and thinly sliced

1 large fennel bulb, stalks discarded, bulb halved and cut into 1/2-inch-thick wedges through core

4 ounces (113 g) cured Spanish chorizo, cut into 1/4-inch pieces

1 red, yellow, or orange bell pepper (about 4 ounces; 113 g), stemmed, seeded, and cut into 1/2-inch pieces

4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced

2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme

2 tablespoons (16 g) all-purpose flour

3/4 cup (180 ml) dry sherry, divided

1 cup (240 ml) chicken broth

2 (15-ounce) cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed

3 tablespoons (42 g) unsalted butter, cut into 3 pieces

2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley for serving, optional

Ohjeet

Adjust oven rack to middle position and heat oven to 400°F (205°C). Pat chicken dry with paper towels. Sprinkle all over with 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1 teaspoon paprika.

Place chicken, skin side down, into a room-temperature 12-inch nonstick skillet. Set over medium-high heat and cook until fat has rendered and skin is golden brown, about 10 minutes. Flip chicken and cook until second side is browned, about 5 minutes.

Using tongs, transfer chicken to a large plate. Reserve 2 tablespoons rendered chicken fat in skillet, and discard or save any remaining chicken fat for another use.

Heat skillet with fat over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add onion, fennel, chorizo, bell pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until onion and fennel are softened and lightly browned, 7 to 9 minutes.

Add garlic, thyme, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon paprika and cook until aromatic and garlic is just beginning to brown, about 2 minutes. Stir in flour and cook until no dry flour remains, 1 minute. Stir in sherry, broth, and chickpeas and bring to a boil. Boil for 3 minutes, then remove from heat.

Nestle chicken skin side up into skillet along with any accumulated juices. Transfer skillet to oven and cook, uncovered, until chicken registers 185 to 190°F (85 to 88°C), 20 to 25 minutes.

Transfer chicken to serving platter. Place skillet with sauce and vegetables over medium-high heat (skillet handle will be hot). Stir in butter and cook until butter is melted and sauce is slightly thickened and glossy, 3 to 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve chicken, vegetables, and sauce, sprinkled with parsley, if desired.

Muistiinpanot

Leftovers can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 5 days. I recommend storing the chicken separately from the sauce and vegetables.

Ravinto

• Kalorit: 720 kcal
• Rasva yhteensä: 37 g
• Tyydyttynyt rasva: 13 g
• Tyydyttymätön rasva: 0 g
• Kolesteroli: 214 mg
• Natrium: 1847 mg
• Hiilihydraatit yhteensä: 48 g
• Ravintokuitu: 12 g
• Sokerit yhteensä: 10 g
• Proteiini: 52 g