Chicken & Leeks Braised in Wine

Chicken & Leeks Braised in Wine

Cooking spray
8 chicken thighs, skinned (about 2 lb.)
3/4 tsp. salt, divided
1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper, divided
4 leeks, cut diagonally into 2-inch pieces (about 2 1/4 lb.)
1 tsp. ground coriander
1 (3-inch) cinnamon stick
2 C. Riesling or other slightly sweet white wine
1 tsp. sugar
2 bay leaves
2 fresh oregano sprigs
2 garlic cloves, peeled
1 (1 x 5-inch) orange rind strip
3 C. diced seeded peeled tomato
1 T. chopped fresh oregano
1 T. chopped fresh parsley

Cut diagonally into 2-inch pieces, the leeks soften and develop a delicate flavor but remain intact for a nice presentation. The Greek flavors in this dish call for a salad of crisp lettuce, cucumber, tomato, and feta topped with a lemon-mint dressing. Rice or oven-baked potatoes would complete the meal. Heat a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat. Sprinkle chicken with 1/2 tsp. salt and 1/4 tsp. pepper. Add the chicken to pan; sauté 4 minutes on each side. Remove from pan. Add leeks to pan; sauté 4 minutes or until browned, turning once. Remove from pan. Add coriander and cinnamon; cook 30 seconds. Add wine and next 5 ingredients (wine through rind), and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 3 minutes. Add leeks. Cover and cook for 5 minutes. Add chicken. Cover and cook 8 minutes. Add tomato; bring to a boil. Uncover and cook 10 minutes, stirring often. Remove cinnamon, bay leaves, and rind. Stir in 1/4 tsp. salt, 1/4 tsp. pepper, and chopped oregano. Sprinkle each serving with parsley.

Yield: 4 servings
Serving size: 2 thighs, about 2 leek pieces, and 1/2 C. sauce

Calories: 357
Fat: 6.6g
Fiber 6.8g

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