Chicken With Leeks, Watercress And Radish

Serves: 5

Mckayla Luettgen

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

57

Spice

63

Sweetness

45

Sourness

37

mins

Prep time (avg)

4.9

Difficulty

Ingredients:

3 tbsps

Vegetable Oil

4 tbsps

Unsalted Butter

1 cup

Heavy Cream

Directions:

1

Game Plan: Slice and clean the leeks (see Cook's Note) while pan-searing the chicken

2

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F

3

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat; add the oil

4

Pat the chicken dry and season with some salt and pepper to taste

5

Lay the chicken skin side down in the skillet and cook undisturbed until the skin is golden and crispy, about 4 minutes

6

Add a nut-size bit of the butter to the skillet, and when the butter smells fragrant, turn the chicken and cook until opaque, about 4 minutes more

7

Put the chicken in a baking dish or roasting pan and bake just until firm to the touch, 10 to 12 minutes

8

Pour all but 1 tablespoon fat from the skillet and return pan to the heat

9

Add the leeks and radishes and cook, tossing, until wilted, about 4 minutes

10

Season with the 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper to taste

11

Add the vermouth, bring to a boil, and reduce until syrupy

12

Stir in the cream and bring to a boil

13

Remove the skillet from the heat, add the watercress, and toss just until it is wilted

14

Add the remaining butter and swirl the skillet until it melts

15

Stir in any chicken juices that have collected in the roasting pan

16

Spoon the leek mixture onto 4 plates and arrange the chicken breasts on top

17

Garnish with the reserved watercress sprigs and serve