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Baked Chicken Thigh Pilaf

The kind of Greek plate you make on repeat. lemon and oregano, a proper bake, and a finish of fresh herbs.

5.0 from 1,162 cooks
Prep30 min
Cook120 min
Serves4
LevelMedium
Free to cook
Baked Chicken Thigh Pilaf
Method

How to cook it

Prep everything first: chop the aromatics, measure the lemon and oregano elements, and pat the chicken thigh dry so it colours well.

Warm the olive oil in a large pan over a medium heat and soften the onion and garlic until sweet and translucent, about 5 minutes.

Turn up the heat and add the chicken thigh. Transfer to the oven and bake until set, bubbling and golden on top.

Stir in the feta and the rest of the lemon and oregano flavours, letting them cook out for a minute until fragrant.

Add the leek along with a splash of stock or water, then cover and cook gently until everything is tender and the sauce clings.

Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt, pepper and a little acid. It should taste bright, savoury and balanced.

Finish with the chopped dill and serve while hot.

Tested in the Stewart & Musell kitchen. Timings assume a standard home oven and hob.

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