How to Make Braised Chicken and Artichoke Hearts with Lemon, Cherry Peppers and Thyme - A Step-by-Step Guide

This recipe for Braised Chicken and Artichoke Hearts with Lemon, Cherry Peppers and Thyme is a delicious and comforting dish that is perfect for a cozy dinner at home. The combination of tender chicken, tangy artichoke hearts, zesty lemon, spicy cherry peppers, and fragrant thyme creates a mouthwatering flavor profile that will have you coming back for seconds.

Braising the chicken and artichoke hearts together in a flavorful liquid allows them to become tender and juicy, while also i...

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 chicken leg quarters
  • 1 yellow onion, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 quart chicken stock or low-sodium broth
  • 10 canned artichoke hearts, drained and halved
  • 2 cups cherry peppers
  • 2 lemons, juiced
  • 8 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 1 (16 ounce) can butter beans, drained

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 10 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 chicken leg sections with broth

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Coat bottom of a Dutch oven with olive oil and place over high-heat. Sear chicken until browned, about 5 minutes per side. Transfer to a warm plate.
  • Stir onion, garlic, black pepper, salt, and red pepper flakes into the Dutch oven; cook and stir for 1 minute. Stir in chicken broth and return to a simmer. Remove from heat.
  • Return chicken to the Dutch oven. Stir in artichoke hearts, cherry peppers, lemon juice, and thyme.
  • Cover Dutch oven and place in the preheated oven. Cook until chicken is tender, about 1 hour.
  • Remove Dutch oven and transfer chicken to a warm plate.
  • Stir beans into the Dutch oven with broth and artichoke mixture.
  • Serve each chicken leg quarter in a bowl. Pour a ladle-full of artichoke, bean, and broth mixture over each.
  • Nutrition

    707 cal.

    • Total Fat: 35g
    • Saturated Fat: 9g
    • Cholesterol: 210mg
    • Sodium: 2093mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 28g
    • Dietary Fiber: 7g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 68g
    • Vitamin C: 69mg
    • Calcium: 101mg
    • Iron: 5mg
    • Potassium: 736mg