Herby Lemon Chicken Thighs with Broccoli and Crispy Gnocchi
"If you’ve not baked your gnocchi before, you’re in for a treat. These potato dumplings go crispy on the outside and chewy in the middle, having soaked up lots of those precious chicken juices for good measure. The broccoli brings freshness and zing from the chilli and lemon - a perfect weeknight wonder". - Fliss Freeborn
Method
Based on 4 servings, adjust as needed.
Step 1
👋 Optional step one: as far in advance as you can, sprinkle a thin layer of table salt over the chicken thighs and leave them to ‘dry brine’. This can be up to 24 hours in advance, but even 20 minutes before you put them in the oven will give you crispier skin and better seasoning throughout.
Step 2
Preheat the oven to 190°C fan. Lay your chicken thighs out on a long, shallow baking tray and season with salt, (if you brined, you don't need to season again) then drizzle over a small amount of olive oil before sprinkling over the oregano, thyme, rosemary, and lemon zest. Bake for an initial 15 minutes.
Step 3
Place the gnocchi in a bowl and pour over boiling water from the kettle. Leave to stand for just 2 minutes, then drain and sprinkle with a pinch of salt, and a dot of oil to stop any sticking. When the chicken thighs have had their first 15 minutes, remove the tray from the oven and tip the gnocchi around the thighs, getting them as close to the corner and edges of the tray as possible, as this is where they’ll go crispiest.
Step 4
Return to the oven for a further 20-25 minutes, or until the thighs are golden, and the gnocchi is crispy. During the last 10 minutes of cooking time, cut the broccoli into florets and steam them either in the microwave or on the stove until al-dente (around 6-7 minutes, either way). Toss with the lemon juice, a pinch of salt and the chilli flakes (if using), and serve next to the thighs and crispy gnocchi for a zippy accompaniment.
- Ingredients
- Based on 4 servings
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1kg Skin On Bone In Chicken Thighs 1x Sainsbury's British Fresh Chicken Skin on Thighs 1kg -
1 tbsp Dried Oregano 1x Sainsbury's Oregano 12g -
1 tbsp Dried Thyme 1x Sainsbury's Thyme 12g -
500g Gnocchi 1x Sainsbury's Fresh Gnocchi 500g -
1 head Broccoli, cut into florets 1x Sainsbury's Broccoli Loose -
1tsp Dried Chilli Flakes 1x Sainsbury's Crushed Chillies 32g -
1 tbsp Olive Oil 1x Sainsbury's Olive Oil 500ml -
1 Lemon, juice and zest 1x Sainsbury's Lemons -
1 tsp Dried Rosemary 1x Sainsbury's Rosemary 22g -
Maldon Salt to taste 1x Maldon Sea Salt Flakes 250g