Erick Harcey, one of Minneapolis’ most celebrated chefs, serves this braised chicken with his supreme riff on Rice-A-Roni. Tart Granny Smith apples and cider vinegar not only tenderize the chicken thighs but also act as the base for the incredible sauce.
6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
4 ounces vermicelli, broken into 1 / 2 -inch pieces
4 shallots, minced
8 garlic cloves, thinly sliced, divided
9 cups low-sodium chicken broth, divided
2 cups wild rice (12 ounces)
1 tablespoon chicken bouillon powder
5 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
6 tablespoons minced chives, divided
3 tablespoons chopped parsley
2 tablespoons chopped thyme, divided
Kosher salt
Pepper
3 pounds bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
3 Granny Smith apples, 2 apples cored and diced, 1 apple halved, cored, and thinly sliced
2 shallots, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup apple cider vinegar
1/4 cup heavy cream
2 cups lightly packed baby arugula
2 cups lightly packed watercress
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
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