Adam Byatt's Crispy Chicken Thighs with Butter Beans, Artichokes and Winter Leaf Salad
Posted by Belazu on 2026-05-26
Chef Adam Byatt (@adambyatt) strips things back to what matters: good, quality ingredients, treated well. This dish might take a little more time and care, but the results are completely worthwhile. Perfect for lighter evenings, whether you’re cooking for one or setting the table for more.
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SERVES 4
INGREDIENTS
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3 large fresh chicken legs, bone in
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500g washed Belazu Judion Butter Beans
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200g of mixed seasonal leaves – we used castelfranco, radicchio, tardivo and red endive
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80ml Belazu Verdemanda Extra Virgin Olive Oil
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30ml Belazu Chardonnay Vinegar
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4 marinated artichokes cut into quarters
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A selection of fresh herbs picked and washed
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40g Belazu Grape Must Mustard (use dijon mustard if you can't find any)
METHOD
- Step 1: Use a large heavy based pan for this dish. Cast iron ideally
- Step 2: Place the chicken into a cold pan and season well. Place over the lowest heat you have and place a meat press or saucepan on to press the chicken
- Step 3: This will take up to an hour to cook, so allow this time when starting
- Step 4: The chicken will be cooked when it is crisp and mellow, cooked though and tender
- Step 5: Once cooked, remove the chicken from the pan and allow the pan to cool
- Step 6: Now using the pan juices, add the grape mustard, the chardonnay vinegar and the Verdemanda EVOO. Add a little splash of water and whisk this to emulsify
- Step 7: Now use this dressing to dress the artichokes, butter beans and the picked leaves
- Step 8: Remove the bone from the chicken and portion into small bite sized pieces. Enjoy!