Name: Vinegar-Braised Chicken with Leeks and Peas
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 8 whole chicken legs -; Salt -; Freshly ground pepper -; 3 tbsp. unsalted butter -; 3 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil -; 3 large leeks -; 1 c. low-sodium chicken broth -; 1/4 c. white balsamic vinegar -; 1 package frozen baby peas -; 2 tbsp. chopped tarragon -; 2 tbsp. chopped parsley -; 1/2 c. Crème fraîche -

Vinegar-Braised Chicken with Leeks and Peas

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Ingredients for - Vinegar-Braised Chicken with Leeks and Peas

1. 8 whole chicken legs -

2. Salt -

3. Freshly ground pepper -

4. 3 tbsp. unsalted butter -

5. 3 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil -

6. 3 large leeks -

7. 1 c. low-sodium chicken broth -

8. 1/4 c. white balsamic vinegar -

9. 1 package frozen baby peas -

10. 2 tbsp. chopped tarragon -

11. 2 tbsp. chopped parsley -

12. 1/2 c. Crème fraîche -

How to cook deliciously - Vinegar-Braised Chicken with Leeks and Peas

1. Stage

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F and position a rack in the upper third. Turn the chicken legs skin side down on a work surface and cut halfway through the joint. Season the chicken generously with salt and pepper.

2. Stage

In each of 2 large nonstick skillets, heat half of the butter and oil. Add the chicken, skin side up, and cook over high heat until browned, 5 minutes. Turn and cook the chicken for 1 minute. Pile all of the chicken into one skillet.

3. Stage

In the other skillet, cook the leeks over high heat until just beginning to soften, about 2 minutes. Add the broth and vinegar and bring to a boil. Season with salt and pepper. Pour the mixture into a medium roasting pan.

4. Stage

Set the chicken on the leeks, skin side up; roast for about 25 minutes, until it is cooked through. Turn on the broiler and broil for about 2 minutes, until the skin is golden and crisp. Transfer the chicken to a platter.

5. Stage

Place the roasting pan over a burner and boil over high heat until the liquid is reduced by half, about 5 minutes. Add the peas, herbs, and crème fraîche and simmer until the sauce is hot and slightly thickened, about 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Pour the sauce over the chicken and serve. Looking for more chicken recipes? Try our collections of chicken breast recipes, chicken casserole recipes, and recipes for leftover chicken.