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Glazed Chicken Thigh with lemon and olive oil

This Italian Hotpot leans on lemon and olive oil to do the heavy lifting. We glaze the Chicken Thigh for real depth, then bring it together in one pan.

4.6 from 2,276 cooks
Prep20 min
Cook25 min
Serves2
LevelMedium
Free to cook
Glazed Chicken Thigh with lemon and olive oil
Method

How to cook it

Prep everything first: chop the aromatics, measure the lemon and olive oil 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. Reduce the glaze until sticky, then turn to coat everything in a glossy lacquer.

Stir in the calabrian chilli and the rest of the lemon and olive oil flavours, letting them cook out for a minute until fragrant.

Add the green beans along with a splash of stock or water, then cook briskly 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.

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

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