Name: Braised Chicken with Celery Root and Garlic
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: Makes 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 lb chicken parts such as breasts and thighs (with skin and bone) and drumsticks; 1 1/4 teaspoons salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 tablespoon unsalted butter; 1 celery root (sometimes called celeriac; 1 1/4 lb), peeled with a sharp knife and cut into 3/4-inch cubes; 1 head garlic, cloves separated and left unpeeled; 1 1/4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth (10 fl oz); 2 fresh thyme sprigs; Accompaniment: crusty bread; Garnish: fresh thyme

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Braised Chicken with Celery Root and GarlicRomulo Yanes

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