Southfacin’ Cook, Patsy Brumfield
Chicken-Grain One Pot Dish
— so easy and so good
Foodie friends, I’m almost embarrassed to offer this recipe, but it’s so good, I’d be depriving you of an easy, delicious one-pot meal.
It features whatever pieces of chicken you prefer — I’m a big fan of drumsticks, so that’s what I’ve used. It also features my favorite grain, farro, plus edamame, which is a fancy name for green soybeans, shelled. And did I say it all cooks in one pot?
If you’ve never tried farro, look for it with other grains probably on the flour and cornbread aisle.
Serves 4-6. Give it a try.
CHICKEN-GRAIN ONE POT MEAL
EQUIPMENT: Large dutch oven, chopping board, chef’s knife, wooden spatula, measuring equipment, tongs, plate, mixing bowl or wire sift, baking sheet.
INGREDIENTS
6-8 pieces of chicken, your choice
1 ½ cups farro (or long-grain rice)
1 medium onion
1 Tablespoon chopped garlic
olive oil
1 ½ cups chicken stock (or water)
10-12 ounce package frozen edamame (or try butterbeans if you’d rather)
salt and pepper
LET’S GET STARTED …
Pre-heat oven to 375.
I rinse my chicken pieces after I remove them from the wrapper. Some geniuses say all you do is spread germs around the kitchen by doing so. However, I take care not to be sloppy and strongly prefer cleaner chicken for my family.
Pat chicken dry. Place on baking sheet. Sprinkle all sides with kosher salt, pepper.
In dutch oven stovetop, cover bottom with thin layer of olive oil. Heat medium high. When oil starts to ripple, add chicken and brown on all sides, usually about 5-6 minutes per side. Remove to a plate.
When chicken’s out of the pan, add chopped onion and stir frequently until translucent, then add garlic and cook another 2-3 minutes. Sprinkle another pinch of salt.
Rinse farro grains in mixing bowl or wire sift. (Pour off water, if you use the bowl.) Add to onion/garlic in the dutch oven. Stir occasionally for about 5 minutes so grains take in heat and flavors. Pour in chicken stock, return chicken to the pan and add vegetables in between chicken pieces. Bring to a boil.
Cover and put into oven. Cook 30 minutes. That’s it.
Enjoy.!
Photos: Patsy Brumfield
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