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Creamy Garlic Chicken Legs

A comforting dish with juicy chicken legs in a luxurious creamy garlic sauce, perfect for family dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the chicken and sauce
  • 4 pieces Skin-on Chicken Legs The skin crisps up beautifully, locking in the juicy flavors.
  • 25 cloves Garlic Transforms during cooking, turning sweet and mellow.
  • 25 g Fresh Thyme Lends its earthy fragrance.
  • 500 ml Chicken Stock Rich base for the sauce.
  • 4 tbsp Crème Fraîche Adds creamy, tangy richness.
  • 2 tbsp Capers Provides a delightful contrast to the creaminess.
  • 25 g Fresh Dill Adds a bright note to the dish.
  • 1 piece Lemon For zest and juice, brightens flavor.
  • Olive Oil Essential for searing.
To serve
  • 4 servings Mashed Potatoes Soaks up the delicious sauce.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 160°C (325°F).
  2. Season the chicken legs with salt, and sear them skin-side down in a hot pan with olive oil for 8-9 minutes until browned and crispy.
  3. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
  4. In the same pan, add garlic and fresh thyme, cooking for 1-2 minutes.
  5. Add chicken stock and return the chicken to the pan, covering it and placing it in the oven for 40-45 minutes.
Finishing
  1. Once cooked, remove the chicken and reduce the sauce on high heat until thickened.
  2. Stir in crème fraîche, capers, dill, and lemon zest and juice.
  3. Serve chicken on a bed of mashed potatoes, drizzled with the sauce.

Notes

For added flavor, marinate chicken in olive oil, garlic, and thyme. Adjust seasoning and consider adding a pinch of red pepper flakes for heat.