Lemony Chicken with Leeks
A quick and simple weeknight dinner!
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Classic Dishes
Ingredients
- 2-3 leeks, chopped
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 4 chicken thighs
- Salt and pepper
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- Juice and zest from 1 lemon
- 200ml chicken stockĀ
Instructions
Step 1
Preheat oven to 180c
Step 2
Add the leeks to the bottom of an ovenproof dish
Step 3
Season the chicken with salt and pepper.
Step 4
Heat a large pan over medium high heat with the olive oil. Once hot, add the chicken and brown both sides.
Step 5
Add the chicken on top of the leeks. Then add the garlic and lemon zest to the pan. Cook for a couple of minutes, stirring to avoid sticking.
Step 6
Add the lemon juice and chicken stock. Use the liquids to deglaze and bring to a light boil.
Step 7
Pour everything in the pan over the chicken.
Step 8
Pop in the oven for about 20 minutes.
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Halal Friendly
Kosher Friendly
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