Braised Chicken with Honey-Lemon Leeks

Name: Braised Chicken with Honey-Lemon Leeks
Yield: Serves 4 (serving size: 2 thighs and about 1/4 cup leek mixture)
Ingredients: 4 teaspoons olive oil, divided; 8 bone-in, skinless chicken thighs (about 2 pounds); 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1 tablespoon grated lemon rind; 4 cups thinly sliced leeks (about 3 large); 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 2 teaspoons honey; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley or chives (optional)

Braised Chicken with Honey-Lemon Leeks was pinched from <a href="http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/chicken-honey-lemon-leeks" target="_blank">www.myrecipes.com.</a>

"Lemon is a bright partner for the caramelized leeks, which cook twice: They are sautéed, then roasted to meld with the honey and lemon...."

INGREDIENTS

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4 teaspoons olive oil, divided

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8 bone-in, skinless chicken thighs (about 2 pounds)

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3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided

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1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

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1 tablespoon grated lemon rind

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4 cups thinly sliced leeks (about 3 large)

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3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

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2 teaspoons honey

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2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley or chives (optional)

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