Confit Chicken Thigh And Andouille Sausage Cassoule

Name: Confit Chicken Thigh And Andouille Sausage Cassoulet
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds skin-on, bone-in chicken thighs; Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper; 1 head garlic, halved crosswise; 2 large shallots, halved; 4 sprigs thyme; 2 bay leaves; 4 juniper berries; 1 cup olive oil; 1 large onion, chopped; 4 cloves garlic, chopped; 1/2 (14.5-ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes; 4 cups cooked large white beans (such as Tarbais; from 1 1/2 cups dried beans), plus 1 cup cooking liquid; Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper; 2 large andouille or other smoked sausages; 1 slice thick sourdough bread

Servings: persons

1 1/2 pounds skin-on, bone-in chicken thighs
Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
1 head garlic, halved crosswise
2 large shallots, halved
4 sprigs thyme
2 bay leaves
4 juniper berries
1 cup olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, chopped
1/2 (14.5-ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes
4 cups cooked large white beans (such as Tarbais; from 1 1/2 cups dried beans), plus 1 cup cooking liquid
Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
2 large andouille or other smoked sausages
1 slice thick sourdough bread

1
Preheat oven to 225u00b0F. Season chicken with salt and pepper and place in a small Dutch oven or other heavy pot. Arrange garlic, shallots, thyme, bay leaves, and juniper berries around chicken; drizzle oil over. Bring to a very low simmer over medium-low heat, cover, and transfer to oven. Cook until meat is very tender, 2-2 1/2 hours. Let cool in oil (preferably overnight).
2
Preheat oven to 350u00b0F. Heat 1/3 cup oil from chicken confit in a large skillet over medium. Add onion and garlic; cook, stirring occasionally, until very soft, 10-12 minutes. Squeeze garlic cloves from chicken confit from their skins into skillet and add tomatoes, crushing with your hands. Bring to a boil and cook, stirring occasionally, until liquid is evaporated, about 5 minutes. Add beans and their cooking liquid. Skim off remaining fat from chicken confit and pour juices (about 1/2 cup) into skillet (reheat fat in pot just enough to loosen juices underneath if needed). Bring to a simmer; season with salt and pepper.
3
Transfer bean mixture to a 2-2 1/2-qt. baking dish. Nestle chicken into beans, leaving as much skin exposed as possible, then tuck sausage and shallots from confit chicken around. Cook until chicken skin is very crisp and cassoulet is nicely browned, about 2 hours.
4
Pulse bread in a blender or food processor to medium-fine crumbs. Toss crumbs in a small bowl with 1 Tbsp. oil from confit chicken (use remaining oil for sauteeing vegetables); season lightly with salt. Top cassoulet with breadcrumbs and cook until they are golden brown, 20-25 minutes.
5
Chicken can be cooked 3 days ahead. Cover and chill.

1485

kcal

Calories

Fat

131

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 pounds skin-on, bone-in chicken thighs, Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper, 1 head garlic, halved crosswise, 2 large shallots, halved, and more.

Yes, Confit Chicken Thigh And Andouille Sausage Cassoulet 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.

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Confit Chicken Thigh And Andouille Sausage Cassoulet

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