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Chicken Legs with Creamy Sauce

Chicken Legs with Creamy Sauce is a delightful dish that transforms simple ingredients into a comforting meal. With tender, juicy chicken legs enveloped in a rich, velvety sauce, this recipe is perfect for cozy dinners or impressing guests at gatherings. The aroma will draw everyone to the table, making it the star of your culinary repertoire. Easy to prepare yet elegant enough for special occasions, this dish will surely create lasting memories around the dinner table.

  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 4

Ingredients

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  • 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken legs
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 2 tbsp fresh thyme or parsley, chopped
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

  1. Pat chicken legs dry and season generously with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken legs skin-side down for about 7-8 minutes until golden brown. Flip and cook for another 7-8 minutes.
  3. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant. Pour in the chicken broth and deglaze the pan.
  4. Reduce heat to low, stir in heavy cream and Dijon mustard; let simmer for about 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
  5. Return chicken to skillet, spoon sauce over them, and let simmer for 15-20 minutes until cooked through.
  6. Garnish with fresh herbs before serving.
  • Author: Stefanie Weber
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main
  • Method: Searing
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 chicken leg (approx. 200g)
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 550mg
  • Fat: 30g
  • Saturated Fat: 15g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 6g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 38g
  • Cholesterol: 150mg

Keywords: For added flavor, marinate the chicken in your favorite spices or herbs beforehand. Substitute heavy cream with Greek yogurt for a healthier option or add crushed red pepper flakes for extra heat.