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Chicken Fricassee with Artichokes and Leeks

This braised dish uses chicken thighs which have a lot of flavor and goes nicely with spring produce such as artichokes and leeks. .

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Yield: 4 servings

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Active Time: 30 minutes
Start to Finish: 1 hour, 10 minutes

For this recipe you’ll need:

  • 2 Tablespoons grapeseed oil
  • 4 chicken thighs, bone-in with skin
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 leek, white and tender green parts only, cut into large dice and washed
  • 1/2 pound white or cremini mushrooms, sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, sliced
  • 1/4 cup champagne vinegar
  • 1/2 cup white wine
  • 1 cup chicken stock
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup artichoke hearts, quartered
  • 1/2 cup peas
  • 1 Tablespoon fresh tarragon, rough chopped
  • Salt and pepper to taste
    1. Use a wide, heavy pot that has a lid. Set the pot over medium-high heat and add the grapeseed oil.

    2. Season the chicken with salt and pepper on both sides.

    3. Sear the chicken, skin side down, for about 3 minutes or until golden brown and crispy. Flip the chicken over and repeat. Transfer to a plate and set aside.

    4. Reduce the heat to medium, and sauté the leeks until softened, 3 to 4 minutes.

    5. Add the mushrooms and cook until they are lightly caramelized. Stir in the garlic and cook an additional minute.

    6. Deglaze the pan with the vinegar and wine, and reduce the liquid by half of its original volume.

    7. Add the chicken thighs and chicken stock to the pan. Bring the stock to a boil, and then reduce to a simmer. Cover and cook until the thighs are tender, about 40 minutes.

    8. Stir in the heavy cream, artichokes and peas, and cook until just heated through.

    9. Add the tarragon, and season with salt and pepper to taste.