Sobrecoxas de frango cremosas assadas com cogumelos e bacon

Ingredientes

• 6 chicken thighs (bone-in, skin-on or off)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic (crushed)
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)
• 1 pinch Kosher salt (to taste)
• 1 pinch ground black pepper (to taste)
• 4 cloves garlic (crushed)
• 7 ounces diced bacon
• 14 ounces brown mushrooms (Cremini, sliced)
• 1 cup heavy cream (or half and half)
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 1/2 cup parmesan (freshly grated )
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground to taste)
• 1 pinch salt (only if needed to your taste)
• 1 pinch fresh parsley (extra chopped, to garnish)
• 1 pinch parmesan (fresh shaved or grated, to garnish)

Modo de preparo

1. 1

   --- BAKED CHICKEN THIGHS ---

2. 2

   Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).

3. 3

   Arrange chicken on a plate. Combine together the olive oil, garlic, parsley, salt and pepper in a jug. Rub the oil mixture over the chicken to completely coat.

4. 4

   Heat a large oevn proof pan or skillet over medium high heat. Sear the chicken, skin-side down first, until skin is crisp and golden brown. Rotate and sear the other side (about 2-3 minutes per side).

5. 5

   Transfer to oven and roast until completely cooked through, about 25-30 minutes.

6. 6

   Once chicken is done, remove from skillet; set aside. Pour out HALF of the chicken juices left in the pan.

7. 7

   --- SAUCE ---

8. 8

   Using the same skillet the chicken was in, fry the garlic in the reserved chicken juices over medium heat, stirring frequently until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the bacon and fry until just beginning to crisp. Add in the mushrooms and cook until mushrooms begin to soften.

9. 9

   Pour in the cream, chicken broth and Parmesan. Let simmer until slightly thickened, about 2 minutes.

10. 10

    Season with pepper. Taste first before adding in any extra salt, as the bacon will add the salt.

11. 11

    Add the chicken back into the pan; allow to simmer for 1-2 minutes in the cream to take on the flavours.

12. 12

    Garnish with parsley and shaved or grated parmesan, if desired. Serve over rice, pasta, or steamed/grilled vegetables.