Savoury Baked Chicken Legs

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Servings: 4 Difficulty: Intermediate
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Juicy chicken legs stuffed with a fragrant herb and breadcrumb mixture under the skin.
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This dish features succulent chicken legs transformed by a savory stuffing tucked beneath the skin. The filling, made from fine breadcrumbs, fresh herbs like parsley and basil, aromatic mint, and zesty garlic, melts into the meat as it bakes, keeping the chicken incredibly moist and flavorful. The result is crispy skin on the outside and tender, seasoned meat within. It’s a perfect weeknight dinner that feels special enough for guests. Serve it hot from the oven for a family meal, or let it cool to serve at a picnic. Simple ingredients create a complex, home-style flavor profile that everyone will love.

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Savoury Baked Chicken Legs

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 4 Calories: 239.0

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This dish features succulent chicken legs transformed by a savory stuffing tucked beneath the skin. The filling, made from fine breadcrumbs, fresh herbs like parsley and basil, aromatic mint, and zesty garlic, melts into the meat as it bakes, keeping the chicken incredibly moist and flavorful. The result is crispy skin on the outside and tender, seasoned meat within. It&# 226;ÂÂs a perfect weeknight dinner that feels special enough for guests. Serve it hot from the oven for a family meal, or let it cool to serve at a picnic. Simple ingredients create a complex, home-style flavor profile that everyone will love.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375ðF (190ðC).
  2. In a small bowl, mix the dry bread crumbs, dried parsley, dried basil, dried mint, chopped green onions, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
  3. If the mixture feels very dry, stir in 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil to moisten it.
  4. Carefully lift the skin of each chicken leg without detaching it, creating a pocket between the skin and the meat.
  5. Stuff approximately 1 tablespoon of the breadcrumb mixture under the skin of each leg, distributing it evenly over the thigh and drumstick.
  6. Place the stuffed chicken legs on an ovenproof tray.
  7. Bake for 45 to 60 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the skin is golden brown and crispy.
  8. Serve hot immediately, or allow to cool for serving cold.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 239.0kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12.0g19%
Saturated Fat 3.3g17%
Cholesterol 89.0mg30%
Sodium 82.0mg4%
Total Carbohydrate 0.0g0%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
Sugars 0.0g
Protein 27.0g54%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: chicken, baked, legs, stuffed, herbs, garlic, bread crumbs, mint, parsley, basil, easy, dinner, weeknight, picnic, protein, roast, oven, comfort food, simple, delicious
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