Spring Chicken

By gilligan1963

Ingredients

• 8 chicken thighs (bone-in and skin-on)
• Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
• 3 TBLs extra virgin olive oil
• 1 bunch ramps
• 1 lb fingerling potatoes (sliced lengthwise into 1/4-inch-thick ovals)
• 4-6 baby carrots (chopped)
• 1/4 cup white wine
• 1 cup chicken stock
• 1 cup dill (chopped)
• Juice and zest of 1 lemon

Preparation

Step 1

Season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper.

Preheat oven to 425F.

In a dutch oven over medium-high heat, add the olive oil and the chicken thighs, skin-side down. Don't touch the chicken until the skin releases from the surface of the pan, about 4 minutes. Transfer to a plate, then add the ramps, carrots and potatoes to the dutch oven. Deglaze the pan with wine and stock, then season with salt and pepper, and cook for 2-3 minutes. Add dill, and lemon juice and zest. Return chicken to dutch oven and simmer until cooked through (about 15-20 mins.), or place in conventional oven to finish.