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Creamy Garlic Chicken Legs

A comforting and family-friendly meal featuring succulent chicken legs in a creamy garlic sauce, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients
  • 4 pieces Skin-on Chicken Legs Juicy chicken legs for flavor and crispy skin.
  • 25 cloves Garlic Cloves Adds aromatic depth and sweetness.
  • 25 g Fresh Thyme Infuses chicken with earthy aroma.
  • 500 ml Chicken Stock Enhances sauce and adds comfort.
  • 4 tbsp Crème Fraîche Brings luxurious mouthfeel.
  • 2 tbsp Capers Adds briny taste to the sauce.
  • 25 g Fresh Dill Brightens the dish.
  • 1 piece Lemon Zest and juice add acidity.
  • Olive Oil For searing chicken.
  • Mashed Potato To serve with the chicken.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 160°C (320°F).
  2. Season the chicken legs with salt, then sear skin-side down in a large ovenproof frying pan over medium-high heat with a generous amount of olive oil for 8-9 minutes.
  3. Transfer the chicken to a plate. In the same pan, add peeled garlic cloves and fresh thyme, frying for 1-2 minutes.
  4. Add chicken stock to the hot pan, then return chicken legs to the pan. Cover and slide into the oven for 40-45 minutes.
  5. Remove the chicken from the oven. Bring the sauce to a boil in the pan to reduce by half. Stir in crème fraîche, capers, dill, and the zest and juice of the lemon.
  6. Serve chicken legs over warmed mashed potatoes with sauce spooned over the top.

Notes

Marinate chicken for extra flavor, use cast-iron skillet for even cooking, and adjust seasoning before serving.