Chicken With Peas, Sage And Bacon
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Chicken With Peas, Sage And Bacon
Description
Chicken With Peas, Sage And Bacon involves baking skin-on, bone-in chicken thighs seasoned and lightly oiled until cooked through with crispy skin. Meanwhile, a sauce is formed by sautéing shallots, bacon, and smashed garlic until the bacon crisps. White wine is added and reduced by half to concentrate flavors, followed by heavy cream and frozen peas for sweetness and creaminess. Fresh sage is stirred in last to infuse herbal notes.
The finished chicken is served over the sauce, combining the richness of cream with smoky bacon and fresh green peas. The cooking method balances roasting with stovetop simmering, ensuring the chicken stays juicy and the sauce thickens and flavors deepen. The dish presents a comforting plate with appealing savory and slightly sweet elements.
Serving immediately preserves the texture contrasts between crispy chicken skin and creamy sauce. The wine reduction and sage provide distinctive aromatic dimensions, making this dish suitable for a dinner main course.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 shallot finely sliced
- 1 garlic smashed, clove
- ¾ cup white wine
- 1.33 cup heavy cream
- ¾ cup peas frozen
- 1 tablespoon sage chopped sage, chopped
- 8 chicken thighs bone and skin on
- 6 ounces Bacon
Instructions
- Preheat oven at 350F.
- Remove all the extra fat from the chicken and place the skin up in an ovenproof dish. Salt and pepper abundantly, and sprinkle a bit of olive oil over the chicken. Bake in a hot oven for 30 minutes.
- In a large high-side pan, add the olive oil and sauté the shallots, bacon, and garlic. Stir regularly.
- When the bacon is cooked to a crisp add the wine and bring it to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer for 2 minutes and reduce to half.
- Add the heavy cream and peas. Bring back to a boil before lowering the heat to a simmer. Simmer for 4 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the sage and cook at low heat for another 2 minutes.
- Remove the chicken from the oven and divide the sauce into 4 plates and place the chicken over. Serve immerdiately.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 917 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 917kcal | 46% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 45g | 90% |
| Fat | 74g | 114% |
| Saturated Fat | 30g | 150% |
| Cholesterol | 348mg | 116% |
| Sodium | 250mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 680mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 1610IU | 32% |
| Vitamin C | 12.1mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 95mg | 10% |
| Iron | 2.5mg | 14% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.