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Chicken with Spring Vegetables

This light and delicious dish features pan-fried chicken thighs and a selection of fresh, tender spring vegetables. It is finished in a simple jus. Best of all, everything comes together in one pan. 
Ready In 45 minutes
Meal Type Main Dish
Good For Passover, Spring
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 4-6 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons neutral oil, such as olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 6 spring onions, halved or quartered
  • 1 cup (100g) wild spring mushrooms* (such as morels, chanterelles, or hen of the woods; here, I have used chestnut mushrooms)
  • ½ pound (225g) fresh asparagus, sliced diagonally into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 cup (100g) snap peas, sliced in half diagonally**
  • 2 cups (180g) pea shoots***, or other greens 
  • 1 cup (250mL) dry white wine
  • 1 cup (250mL) chicken stock

Step by Step Instructions
 

Step 1

  • Season the chicken thighs on both sides with salt and pepper. In a large, wide, heavy skillet that has a cover, heat the oil over medium heat.

Step 2

  • Add the chicken thighs to your skillet (you may need to do this in two batches. Use a splatter screen to reduce mess). Cook for 5-7 minutes. When well-browned, turn and cook for 4-5 minutes on the other side. Transfer to a large serving dish, and set aside. Do not clean the pan.

Step 3

  • Turn the heat to medium high. Add the butter to the pan, and add the onions and mushrooms. Season lightly with salt, and cook for 3-5 minutes. Toss with a spatula a few times to ensure the vegetables do not stick as they brown. Add the asparagus and snap peas, season lightly with salt, and sautė for up to 1 minute.

Step 4

  • Lower the heat to medium-low. Add the pea shoots, cover, and cook for 1 minute. Remove cover, and toss to combine. The asparagus and peas should be bright green and crisp-tender. If they are, transfer the contents of the pan to the serving dish with the chicken; if not, sautė for a further 1-2 minutes.

Step 5

  • Return the pan to the burner. Add the wine, and turn the heat to medium-high. Cook for 1-2 minutes, then add the stock.

Step 6

  • Spoon a bit of jus into a low bowl for each guest, then add vegetables and chicken. If desired, grate a little lemon zest over each serving for an added taste of spring.