Chicken thighs with creme fraiche and bacon

March 24, 2015 (Last Updated: January 11, 2019)
Chicken thighs with creme fraiche and bacon recipe

TO DRINK: Haut Espoir Viognier’s spicy nose, firm yet balanced acidity and small amount of residual sugar will complement the bacon and cream cheese.

Chicken thighs with creme fraiche and bacon

Serves: 4 – 6

Instructions

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Melt 45ml (3 tbsp) butter and 15ml (1 tbsp) olive oil in a frying pan, and sauté 1 crushed garlic clove. Add 12 deboned and skinless chicken thighs and fry until golden. Cover and cook for a further 10 minutes. Remove the chicken from the pan and keep warm. In the same pan, gently fry 5 sliced streaky bacon rashers and 3 sliced leeks until crispy. Remove and set aside. Return the chicken to the pan and add 125ml (½ cup) crème fraîche. Cook for about 1 minute, then add the bacon and leeks. Cook until heated through, about 1 minute. Serve warm with mashed potatoes.

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