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White Wine Braised Chicken with Leeks

Prep 15 min Cook 50 min Total 1 hr 5 min Servings 4

By Lukasz Jagiello

Published Oct 12, 2026 · Updated Oct 12, 2026

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Braise uncovered in the oven so the skin stays crisp above the liquid.

Ingredients

Method

  1. 01

    Season chicken and sear skin-down 8 minutes until crisp; flip 2 minutes, remove.

  2. 02

    Cook leeks in the fat 8 minutes, garlic 1 minute; add wine, broth and thyme.

  3. 03

    Return chicken skin-up and braise uncovered at 375°F for 35 minutes.

  4. 04

    Stir crème fraîche and mustard into the sauce; top with parsley.

Notes & swaps

  • Braise uncovered in the oven so the skin stays crisp above the liquid.

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