Toasted Almond Gnocchi with Braised Chicken Thighs

Toasted Almond Gnocchi
with Braised Chicken Thighs, Rapini
 

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Created by: Chef Kevin Hickey

Ingredients & Directions

10 ea
3 sprig
2 sprig
2 sprig
1 bulb
240 ml
2 L
240 gm
480 gm
240 ml
120 gm
120 gm

560 gm
280 gm
3
200 gm
30 gm

Chicken Thighs
Chicken Thighs
Sage
Marjoram
Thyme
Garlic
White Wine
Chicken Stock
Broccoli Rabe (trimmed of stem and rough chopped and blanched)
Almond Gnocchi
Almond Milk
Almonds (peeled, toasted, and rough chopped)
Reggiano Parmesan

Almond Gnocchi
Russet Potatoes (baked, peeled, and put through a slicer)
Finely Ground Toasted Almonds
Eggs
Flour
Salt

Chicken Thighs:
1. Trim chicken thighs of excess fat.

2. Season and brown in a large sauce pot. Deglaze with white wine. Add chicken stock to cover along with garlic and herbs. When thighs are done, cool them in braising liquid.

3. When cooled, remove chicken and pull it apart, reheat liquid and strain it.

4. For service; in a small sauté pan, heat braising liquid and add chicken, broccoli rabe, chopped almonds and 2 T. of almond milk. Adjust seasoning and add fresh herbs (chopped parsley and the same herbs from the braise), add hot gnocchi and let it cook in the simmering mixture for 1 minute. Place in bowl and offer shaved Reggiano Parmesan cheese, tableside.

Almond Gnocchi:
1. Combine all ingredients and knead lightly into dough, let rest for 10 minutes.

2. Break off into ropes and slice into ½ inch pieces on a slight bias.

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