Chicken With Morels, Fava Beans And Spring Potatoes

Name: Chicken With Morels, Fava Beans And Spring Potatoes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon salt; 1 pound fresh fava beans, shelled; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 3 1/2 pound chicken, cut into 8 pieces; 1/2 pound small new potatoes, scrubbed and halved; 16 garlic cloves, skin intact; 8 small shallots, peeled; 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves; 2 bay leaves; 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 4 cups fresh morels, stems removed, cleaned and cut into 1/2-inch slices; 1 1/2 cups chicken broth, homemade or low-sodium canned; 3 tablespoons minced chives

Servings: persons

1 teaspoon salt
1 pound fresh fava beans, shelled
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 3 1/2 pound chicken, cut into 8 pieces
1/2 pound small new potatoes, scrubbed and halved
16 garlic cloves, skin intact
8 small shallots, peeled
2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
4 cups fresh morels, stems removed, cleaned and cut into 1/2-inch slices
1 1/2 cups chicken broth, homemade or low-sodium canned
3 tablespoons minced chives

1
Add 1/2 teaspoon salt to a large pot of boiling water and cook the fava beans for 1 minute.
2
Drain, submerge them in ice water, drain again, peel off the outer skins and set aside.
3
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
4
Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat.
5
When hot, add the chicken, skin side down, and cook until golden brown, about 3 minutes.
6
Remove from the heat, turn the chicken and add the potatoes, garlic, shallots, thyme and bay leaves.
7
Add the remaining salt and the pepper and put the skillet in the oven.
8
Meanwhile, heat the remaining oil in a large saute pan over high heat.
9
When hot, add the morels in one layer and saute until golden brown.
10
Add the chicken broth, bring to a boil and remove from heat.
11
When the chicken has roasted for 10 minutes, pour the morels over the chicken.
12
Stir until the vegetables are coated with broth.
13
Continue to bake the chicken, basting with the pan juices, until tender, about 20 to 25 minutes longer.
14
Add the fava beans and chives to the chicken.
15
Stir until the beans are coated with the pan juices and bake for 2 to 3 minutes more.
16
Arrange the pieces of chicken in the center of a warm platter, pour the vegetables and pan juices over the meat.

1048

kcal

Calories

Fat

170

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 teaspoon salt, 1 pound fresh fava beans, shelled, 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 1 3 1/2 pound chicken, cut into 8 pieces, and more.

Yes, Chicken With Morels, Fava Beans And Spring Potatoes falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!