Braised Chicken with Leeks and and Saffron

Name: Braised Chicken with Leeks and and Saffron
Ingredients: 4 pounds, bone-in, skin-on chicken pieces (split breasts cut in half, drumsticks, and/or thighs), trimmed; , Salt and ground black pepper; 2 tablespoons, vegetable oil, plus more as needed; 2 , large leeks, white and light green parts only, halved lengthwise, sliced thin, and rinsed thoroughly; 1/4 teaspoon, saffron threads; 2 , medium garlic cloves, minced or pressed through a garlic press (about 2 teaspoons); 1 tablespoon, unbleached all-purpose flour; 1 1/2 cups, low-sodium chicken broth; 1/2 cup, white wine; 1 1/2 teaspoons, minced fresh thyme leaves or 1/2 teaspoon dried; 2 , bay leaves; 2 teaspoons, fresh lemon juice from 1 lemon; 1/4 cup, minced fresh parsley leaves

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By using chicken parts, we created a braised dish that is easy enough to make during the week yet special enough to serve for company.

SERVES 4 to 6

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