| Level: | Easy |
| Total: | 40 min |
| Active: | 25 min |
| Yield: | 4 servings |
Ingredients
- 8 skin-on, bone-in chicken thighs (about 2 1/2 pounds)
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 small butternut squash, peeled, seeded and cut into 1/2-inch cubes (about 4 cups)
- 2 leeks (white and light green parts only), halved lengthwise, sliced 1/2 inch thick and rinsed well
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh sage
- 1 large head escarole, roughly chopped
- 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
Instructions
- Place a baking sheet on the top oven rack and preheat to 475 degrees F. Season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper; arrange skin-side up on the hot baking sheet, leaving some space between each piece. Bake until the chicken is cooked through and the skin is crisp, 25 to 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the squash, leeks and 1/2 cup water. Cover and cook until the squash is almost tender and the leeks are softened, 6 to 7 minutes. Add the sage, escarole and 1/4 cup water; season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Cover and cook until the escarole is wilted, 6 to 7 minutes.
- Gently stir the mustard and maple syrup into the skillet. Season with salt and pepper. Serve the chicken with the squash and escarole.
Nutrition Facts
| Calories | 560 |
| Total Fat | 31 grams |
| Saturated Fat | 8 grams |
| Cholesterol | 216 milligrams |
| Sodium | 647 milligrams |
| Carbohydrates | 29 grams |
| Dietary Fiber | 6 grams |
| Protein | 41 grams |
| Sugar | 8 grams |
Reviews
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I did not have escarole so I substituted with spinach. For the chicken I rubbed with garlic salt and butter seasoning. All came out very delicious and it’s going to be a great healthy keeper for winter!
Very simple and straightforward recipe. I grilled the chicken and substituted dandelion greens for the escarole. And I put the mustard-maple sauce (fantastic sauce) over everything.
I made this tonight for my husband and his brother. His brother fears vegetables and he devoured this. The chicken was prefectly crispy and moist. The flavors of the squash, escarole and leeks were devine. What a great dish to welcome fall with!!! Thank you food network!!!