CRISPY CHICKEN THIGHS WITH BUTTERNUT SQUASH AND ESCAROLE

Crispy Chicken Thighs with Butternut Squash and Escarole image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

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Ingredients

8 skin-on, bone-in chicken thighs (about 2 1/2 pounds)
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 small butternut squash, peeled, seeded and cut into 1/2-inch cubes (about 4 cups)
2 leeks (white and light green parts only), halved lengthwise, sliced 1/2 inch thick and rinsed well
2 tablespoons chopped fresh sage
1 large head escarole, roughly chopped
1 tablespoon dijon mustard
1 tablespoon pure maple syrup

Steps:

Place a baking sheet on the top oven rack and preheat to 475 degrees F. Season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper; arrange skin-side up on the hot baking sheet, leaving some space between each piece. Bake until the chicken is cooked through and the skin is crisp, 25 to 30 minutes.
Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the squash, leeks and 1/2 cup water. Cover and cook until the squash is almost tender and the leeks are softened, 6 to 7 minutes. Add the sage, escarole and 1/4 cup water; season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Cover and cook until the escarole is wilted, 6 to 7 minutes.
Gently stir the mustard and maple syrup into the skillet. Season with salt and pepper. Serve the chicken with the squash and escarole.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 560, Fat 31 grams, SaturatedFat 8 grams, Cholesterol 216 milligrams, Sodium 647 milligrams, Carbohydrate 29 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 41 grams, Sugar 8 grams