Pan-Roasted Chicken With Leeks Recipe

Name: Pan-Roasted Chicken With Leeks
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Meat & Poultry
Ingredients: 3 slices bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces; 8 chicken drumsticks (about 2 pounds); Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper; 3 cloves garlic, smashed; 1 bunch leeks, white and light green parts only, halved lengthwise and sliced; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth; 1/2 cup half-and-half; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley; Lemon wedges, for serving

Servings: persons

3 slices bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
8 chicken drumsticks (about 2 pounds)
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
3 cloves garlic, smashed
1 bunch leeks, white and light green parts only, halved lengthwise and sliced
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup half-and-half
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Lemon wedges, for serving

1
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Put the bacon in a large heavy-bottomed ovenproof skillet and cook over medium-high heat until some of the fat renders, about 5 minutes.
2
Push the bacon to the side of the pan.
3
Season the chicken with salt and pepper, then add it to the pan and cook, turning, until it starts to brown, about 5 minutes.
4
Stir in the garlic and leeks, then arrange the chicken on top of the bacon-leek mixture.
5
Transfer to the oven and roast until the chicken is golden and a thermometer inserted into the thickest part registers 160 degrees F, 25 to 30 minutes.
6
Transfer the chicken to a platter.
7
Carefully return the skillet to the stovetop over medium-high heat.
8
Sprinkle in the flour and cook, stirring, 1 minute.
9
Add the broth and half-and-half and cook, stirring, 2 minutes.
10
Bring to a boil and cook until slightly reduced, about 5 minutes.
11
Stir in the parsley and a squeeze of lemon juice.
12
Spoon the leek mixture over the chicken.
13
Serve with the remaining lemon wedges.
14
Photograph by Andrew Purcell

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 slices bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces, 8 chicken drumsticks (about 2 pounds), Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, 3 cloves garlic, smashed, and more.

Yes, Pan-Roasted Chicken With Leeks 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.

Pan-Roasted Chicken With Leeks

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