Name: Crispy Chicken Thighs with Bacon and Wilted Escarole
Cook time: 45 minutes
Total time: 45 minutes
Yield: 4 Servings
Ingredients: 4 large skin-on, bone-in chicken thighs (about 1½ pounds total); Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 4 slices bacon, coarsely chopped; 1 shallot, finely chopped; ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, plus more for serving; 1 head of escarole, torn into large pieces; 1 lemon, quartered

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Alex Lau

A single pan leads to many wonders: crackly-skinned chicken, hardy escarole, and a touch of smoky bacon.

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