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Crispy chicken thighs with lemony creamed peas
We love a one-pot wonder, don't we? They make for easy weeknight dinners and this crispy chicken with lemony creamed peas is no different. The juicy chicken thighs are perfect with the sweet, creamy peas for an easy, gluten free meal.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 517 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 8 chicken thighs
- ½ onion finely chopped
- 4 garlic cloves crushed
- 4 cups frozen peas
- ½ cup chicken stock
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 tsp chilli flakes
- 1 tsp fresh thyme
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels then season generously on both sides with salt.
- Place into a large, deep pan or skillet then place over medium heat.
- Allow to cook, skin-side down, for 10-12 minutes, until the thighs are golden brown and crisp.
- Flip over and cook for another 8-10 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Remove from the pan and set aside.
- In the same pan, cook the onion and garlic until soft and translucent then add the thyme, chilli flakes and lemon zest.
- Add the peas and pour in the chicken stock. Add the sour cream and stir through then season with salt and pepper.
- Place the chicken thighs back on top then cook on the stove (or in a hot oven) for another 5-6 minutes until the peas and chicken are cooked.
- Drizzle with lemon juice, season with salt and pepper and serve.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
517kcal
(26%)
Carbohydrates
29g
(10%)
Protein
65g
(130%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Cholesterol
196mg
(65%)
Sodium
293mg
(12%)
Potassium
1127mg
(32%)
Fiber
8g
(32%)
Sugar
10g
(20%)
Vitamin A
1602IU
(32%)
Vitamin C
68mg
(76%)
Calcium
161mg
(16%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 517
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 517kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 29g | 10% |
| Protein | 65g | 130% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 196mg | 65% |
| Sodium | 293mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 1127mg | 24% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 1602IU | 32% |
| Vitamin C | 68mg | 76% |
| Calcium | 161mg | 16% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.