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Chicken Thighs with Apple, Pumpkin and Orange

A Truly Autumn Lunch
Author: Rita Földi
Total time:1 hour
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Hungarian
Type: pumpkin
Servings: 3 servings
Calories: 656kcal
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Ingredients

  • 6 chicken thighs
  • 1 small pumpkin
  • 2 apples
  • 1 orange
  • salt
  • ground black pepper
  • dried oregano, crumbled
  • 6 fresh sage leaves (optional)
  • 1 sprig fresh thyme (optional)
  • 1.5 tablespoons olive oil
  • 15 g butter (82% fat content)
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

Instructions

  • Cut the pumpkin into smaller pieces. Peel it, remove the seeds and pulp, then cut it into 2-3 cm cubes.
  • Place in a mixing bowl, season with salt and pepper, and add the dried oregano. Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic vinegar, then mix thoroughly.
  • Cut the apples into quarters, remove the core, then add them to the pumpkin mixture.
  • Peel the orange and cut it into larger segments, then mix it in with the pumpkin.
  • Transfer everything into an ovenproof dish and spread it out evenly. Set aside.
  • Clean the chicken thighs, then make a few cuts near the bone with a sharp knife so they cook through properly. Season with salt and pepper..
  • Heat olive oil and butter in a pan and sear the chicken thighs. Start by placing them skin-side down. Once a nice crust has formed, flip them and sear the other side as well.
  • Place the seared chicken thighs on top of the pumpkin mixture. You can deglaze the pan with a little water or even white wine. Bring it to a quick boil, then pour the juices over the chicken.
  • Cover with foil and bake in a preheated oven at 200°C (392°F) for about 50 minutes. For the last 5 minutes, bake without the foil to let it brown.

Calories and macros

1 serving (2 chicken thighs)
Energy: 656 calories
Protein: 37 grams
Carbohydrates: 55 grams
Fat: 33 grams