Chicken Again? Don't Turnip Your Nose

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Ann Mah

We know chicken isn’t the most adventurous choice for a healthy dinner—but don’t turnip your nose (ha ha) just yet. This recipe has a fun twist: a compote made from a fresh and seasonal pear (oh dear, we can’t stop) of fruit and veg that creates a rich, sweet, savory sauce.

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After searing your chicken thighs, sauté a chopped turnip, a pear and garlic in a skillet. Don’t forget the herbs, even if you’re running short on thyme (ahhhh!). Deglaze the pan with white wine and arrange a meat-ing of chicken and compote, by returning the golden thighs to the pan. Simmer until the wine has reduced to a whimper and the chicken is cooked through. Feeling nutty? Before serving, sprinkle over a handful of crushed macadamias, which add a delicate crunch. The result is a beautiful dish that’s compote-ly delicious.


CHICKEN THIGHS WITH TURNIP AND PEAR

Ingredients:

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided

  • 4 chicken thighs, bone in, skin on

  • 1 large onion, sliced

  • 1 medium turnip, peeled, chopped

  • 1 medium pear, peeled, cored, chopped

  • 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped

  • 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves, plus more for garnish

  • 1/2 cup white wine

  • Salt and pepper

  • 1/2 cup salted, roasted macadamia nuts, chopped

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Preparation: 
Heat 1 Tbsp. oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper and add to skillet, skin side down and cook until skin is browned and crisp, 10-12 minutes. Transfer chicken to plate; set aside.

Heat remaining 2 Tbsp. oil in skillet over medium high heat and add onion, turnip, pear and garlic. Season with salt and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally until turnip and pear are completely softened and starting to turn golden brown, 10-15 minutes. Add white wine and thyme and return chicken thighs to pan, skin side up. Continue to cook until wine is almost completely reduced, and chicken is cooked through, 8-10 minutes.

Divide chicken and turnip mixture between plates, sprinkling crushed nuts over.

 

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