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Chicken Leg Confit


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  • Author: Olivia
  • Total Time: 2.5–3 hours
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

Chicken Leg Confit is a rich and flavorful dish where chicken legs are slowly cooked in their own fat until tender and melt-in-your-mouth delicious. The slow cooking method ensures crispy skin and juicy meat, perfect for serving on its own or in various dishes. #chickenconfit #comfortfood #slowcooked #gourmetdinner #easyrecipes


Ingredients

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  • 4 chicken legs (drumsticks or thighs)
  • 2 cups duck fat or chicken fat
  • 4 cloves garlic, smashed
  • 2 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
  • 1 bay leaf
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 275°F (135°C).
  2. In a large oven-safe pot or Dutch oven, add the chicken legs, making sure they are arranged in a single layer.
  3. Pour the duck fat or chicken fat over the chicken legs, ensuring they are fully submerged. Add the garlic, thyme, rosemary, and bay leaf to the pot.
  4. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Cover the pot with a lid and place it in the oven. Cook for 2.5 to 3 hours, or until the chicken is tender and easily pulls away from the bone.
  6. Once cooked, carefully remove the chicken legs from the fat and set them aside. For a crispier skin, you can sear the chicken in a hot skillet with a little oil for 2–3 minutes on each side.
  7. Serve the chicken leg confit with your favorite sides, such as roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, or a salad.

Notes

  • Chicken leg confit is delicious on its own, but it can also be shredded and used in tacos, sandwiches, or salads.
  • Leftover fat can be strained and stored for future use in cooking or as a flavorful base for sauces.
  • If you don’t have duck fat, chicken fat works just as well, or you can use olive oil in a pinch.
  • Chicken leg confit can be made in advance and stored in the fat in the refrigerator for up to a week.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 2.5–3 hours
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: French

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 chicken leg
  • Calories: 420
  • Sugar: 0 g
  • Sodium: 500 mg
  • Fat: 33 g
  • Saturated Fat: 9 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 0 g
  • Fiber: 0 g
  • Protein: 30 g
  • Cholesterol: 115 mg