seared chicken with grapes and shallots

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs (about 6 thighs)
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
  • 1 1/2 cups seedless red grapes
  • 1 cup thinly sliced shallots
  • 3/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
  • 1/2 cup unsalted chicken stock
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons unsalted butter

Preparation

Step 1

> Heat oil in a large skillet over high. Sprinkle chicken with pepper and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Add chicken to skillet; cook until browned on one side, 5 to 6 minutes. Remove from skillet.

> Add grapes to skillet; cook, stirring occasionally, until skins are slightly charred, about 3 minutes. Add shallots and cardamom; cook, stirring often, until shallots are translucent and grapes begin to burst, about 3 minutes. Add chicken, browned side up, stock, and vinegar. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium, and simmer until grapes release their liquid, 3 to 4 minutes.

> Remove chicken from skillet. Add parsley, butter, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt to skillet; stir to combine. Return chicken to skillet. Spoon sauce over chicken to serve.