Chicken and Rice With Leeks and Salsa Verde
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This vibrant chicken and rice with leeks and salsa verde is a sophisticated take on the classic one-pot dinner. By gently sweating the leeks in butter and lemon zest, you create a sweet, fragrant base that beautifully complements the succulent chicken thighs. Using a single pan allows the long-grain rice to absorb all the savoury juices from the meat, resulting in a dish that is deeply comforting yet feels remarkably fresh thanks to the punchy herb dressing.
As a high-protein meal, this recipe is ideal for those seeking a nutritious and filling midweek supper without the fuss of heavy washing up. The homemade salsa verde, packed with parsley, mint, and capers, provides a sharp, zesty contrast to the rich buttery rice. Serve it family-style in the centre of the table for a wholesome, balanced meal that everyone will enjoy.
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Ingredients for Chicken and Rice With Leeks and Salsa Verde
675g skinless, boneless chicken thighs (4–8 depending on size)
Sal kosher, pimienta recién molida
3 cucharadas de mantequilla sin sal, divididas
2 large or 3 medium leeks, white and pale green parts only, halved lengthwise, thinly sliced
Zest and juice of 1 lemon, divided
350ml long-grain white rice, rinsed until water runs clear
650ml low-sodium chicken broth
1 oil-packed anchovy fillet
2 dientes de ajo
1 cucharada de alcaparras escurridas
Hojuelas de pimiento rojo triturado
1 cup tender herb leaves (such as parsley, coriander, and/or mint)
4–80ml extra-virgin olive oil
How to make Chicken and Rice With Leeks and Salsa Verde
Volver al contenidoSeason chicken with salt and pepper. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large high-sided skillet over medium-high heat. Add leeks and half of lemon zest, season with salt and pepper, and mix to coat leeks in butter. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and cook, stirring occasionally, until leeks are somewhat tender, about 5 minutes. Remove lid, increase heat to medium-high, and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender and just starting to take on colour, about 3 minutes. Add rice and cook, stirring often, 3 minutes, then add broth, scraping up any browned bits. Tuck short sides of each chicken thigh underneath so they are touching and nestle seam side down into rice mixture. Bring to a simmer. Cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook until rice is tender and chicken is cooked through, about 20 minutes. Remove from heat. Cut remaining 1 tablespoon butter into small pieces and scatter over mixture. Re-cover and let sit 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, pulse anchovy, garlic, capers, a few pinches of red pepper flakes, and remaining lemon zest in a food processor until finely chopped. Add herbs; process until a paste forms. With motor running, gradually stream in oil until loosened to a thick sauce. Add half of lemon juice; season salsa verde with salt.
Drizzle remaining lemon juice over chicken and rice. Serve with salsa verde.
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