3 tablespoons olive oil
4 bone-in chicken thighs with skin
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Two 14.5 ounce cans navy beans and their liquid
4 ounces unsmoked slab bacon, such as pancetta, diced 1/2-inch
1 medium carrot, finely chopped (about a heaping 1/2 cup)
1 small onion, finely chopped (about 1 cup)
4 cloves garlic
8 ounces (about 2 links) fresh garlic sausage, unsmoked kielbasa or bratwurst
1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs
1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
5 thyme sprigs, plus 1 teaspoon chopped leaves
2 bay leaves
The temperature of broilers can vary greatly so watch the skillet closely. It only takes a few seconds to burn.