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braised chicken thighs

A hearty and comforting dish featuring tender braised chicken thighs with mushrooms and leeks, cooked in a savory sherry sauce.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 large leeks
  • 40 oz bone-in chicken thighs about 8 pieces
  • 8 oz white mushrooms quartered
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 3 tablespoons sherry
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • to taste salt and pepper

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Rinse the leeks well and slice into 1/4-inch thick half moons.
  2. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
  3. Season the chicken thighs with salt, pepper, and paprika.
  4. Heat a large oven-safe skillet over high heat. Sear the chicken thighs until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes per batch. Set aside.
  5. Reduce heat to medium-low. Add butter to the skillet and cook the leeks until soft, about 6-8 minutes. Add mushrooms, salt, and cook covered for 5 minutes.
  6. Sprinkle flour over vegetables, stir, then add chicken broth and sherry. Simmer for 2-3 minutes.
  7. Return chicken to the skillet, spoon sauce over, and transfer to the oven. Bake covered for 40-50 minutes until cooked through and tender.

Notes

This dish pairs beautifully with mashed potatoes or crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce.