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Crispy Chicken Chestnut Dinner Bake

Crispy Chicken Chestnut Dinner Bake

This heartwarming dish features crispy chicken combined with delicious chestnuts for a cozy dinner experience.
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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 120kcal

Ingredients
 

Main Ingredients

  • 1.75 lb bone-in chicken thighs skin on for extra crispiness
  • 1 cup cooked chestnuts chopped
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup chicken broth "low-sodium preferred"
  • 1 tbsp olive oil for cooking
  • 0.5 tsp thyme dried
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper freshly ground
  • 1 pinch salt to taste

Instructions

Preparation Steps

  • Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  • Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken thighs skin-side down until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.
  • Flip the chicken and cook for another 5 minutes. Remove from the pan and set aside.
  • In the same pan, sauté the diced onion until translucent, then add minced garlic and continue to cook for 1 minute.
  • Stir in the chopped chestnuts, chicken broth, thyme, pepper, and salt. Bring to a simmer.
  • Transfer the chicken back into the pan, skin-side up. Bake in the preheated oven for about 30 minutes until cooked through.

Notes

Serve with crusty bread to soak up the flavorful sauce. For added crunch, sprinkle with toasted nuts before serving.