Rosemary, Peas, Lemon Chicken
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Rosemary, Peas, Lemon Chicken
Description
This recipe calls for well-seasoned chicken thighs rubbed with rosemary and cooked skin side down in olive oil to achieve golden, crisp skin. Garlic is sautéed in the rendered fat, then deglazed with brandy and lemon juice while scraping up browned bits from the pan, building a flavorful sauce base. Chicken stock is added to maintain moisture during baking.
The chicken is finished in a 350°F oven with peas added to the skillet, allowing gentle cooking that keeps the meat juicy and tender. The lemon juice brings a bright acidity that lifts the richness of the chicken and brandy reduction, complemented by the herbaceous rosemary. The peas add a touch of natural sweetness and color.
The dish can be served with lemon wedges for extra citrus and pairs well with rice, potatoes, or crusty bread to soak up the sauce. It makes a balanced main course for a dinner where savory chicken and fresh, vibrant flavors come together.
Ingredients
- 8 chicken thighs skin and bone-in
- 1 tablespoon rosemary chopped
- salt
- black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 garlic minced, cloves
- ½ cup brandy
- ½ cup chicken stock
- ½ cup lemon juice
- 1 cup pea defrosted if frozen
- lemon optional, wedges
Instructions
- Season chicken on all sides with salt, pepper, and rosemary pressing down on the chicken. In a frying pan add the olive oil and place the chicken skin side down into the frying pan. Set the pan over medium heat.
- Once the skin is golden and crisp, turn and cook another 5 minutes on the other side. Remove chicken from the pan and set aside.
- Preheat oven at 350F.
- Fry the garlic in the chicken fat and add brandy or white wine, and lemon juice in the skillet and scrape any bits off the bottom of the pan.
- Place the chicken back in the skillet, add the peas. Place in the hot oven and bake for another 20 minutes. Add chicken stock so the pan will not become dry.
- Season the chicken if needed. Serve with lemon wedges
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 647 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 647kcal | 32% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 40g | 80% |
| Fat | 42g | 65% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Cholesterol | 222mg | 74% |
| Sodium | 220mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 624mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 469IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 27mg | 30% |
| Calcium | 38mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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