Meal Kit
Almond-Braised Chicken Thighs
with Sweet Corn and Edamame Succotash
Prep & Cook Time: 30-40 min.
Spice Level: Mild
Cook Within: 1 days

Contains: Tree Nuts (Almonds), Soy

Chef
Scott Gorsky
Try a little tenderness with these chicken thighs simmered in almond milk until they yield with the slightest prod from a fork. Almond milk does not actually contain any dairy. When almonds are soaked in water, blended and strained, the result is a milky and, well, nutty liquid that is a great substitute for everything from cereal and coffee to a luxurious and fresh dinner like this one. Classic succotash, a mixture of corn, squash and shell beans, gets a makeover with edamame and fresh cilantro.
In Your Box (serves 2)
- 64 oz. Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs
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- 1 Ear of Corn
- 1 Yellow Onion
- 1 Red Bell Pepper
- 1 Zucchini
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- 20 Cilantro Sprigs
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- 1 Green Onions
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Nutrition (per serving)
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Calories1850
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Carbohydrates42g
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Net Carbs30g
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Fat108g
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Protein191g
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Sodium1270mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- 1 Mixing Bowl
Cooking Guidelines
To ensure food safety, the FDA recommends the following as minimum internal cooking temperatures:
- Steak and Pork 145° F (rest cooked meat, 3 minutes) |
- Seafood 145° F |
- Chicken 165° F |
- Ground Beef 160° F |
- Ground Turkey 165° F |
- Ground Pork 160° F
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1 Prepare the Ingredients
Throughly rinse produce and pat dry. Dice bell pepper, onion and zucchini into ½" pieces. Thinly slice scallions on a bias (slice at 45 degree angle) and mince cilantro leaves and thin stems.
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2 Shuck the Corn
Remove corn kernels with a knife and scrape the cob with the back of the knife to utilize the “corn milk.” Combine "corn milk" with kernels in a bowl and set aside.
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3 Braise Chicken
Rinse and pat chicken dry. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper. Heat 1 tsp. of olive oil in a medium pan over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until lightly browned, about 4 minutes. Flip and brown second side, 3 more minutes. Carefully discard excess oil from the pan. Add almond milk and half of the sliced almonds; bring to a bare simmer. Reduce heat to low and cover pan with a tight-fitting lid. Cook 25 more minutes until chicken is tender and internal temperature exceeds 165 degrees.
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4 Prepare the Succotash
In a medium pan, heat 1 Tbsp. of olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and pepper and cook until softened, stirring to avoid adding color. Add zucchini, corn kernels and edamame. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper. After five minutes, when the zucchini is softened, remove succotash from heat and stir in half the minced cilantro.
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5 Make the Pan Sauce
Remove chicken from pan with slotted spoon and set aside momentarily. Return pan to high heat. Allow braising liquid to reduce by one-third. Return chicken to pan. Add remaining cilantro and season with salt and pepper.
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6 Plate
Spoon the succotash in the center of the plate. Arrange chicken thighs on top. Sauce generously with the reduced braising liquid and garnish with scallion and remaining sliced almonds.
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