Creamy Garlic Chicken Legs with Herbs Recipe
If you are looking for a delicious and easy-to-prepare dish that will captivate your taste buds, then Creamy Garlic Herb Chicken Thighs are the perfect choice. This recipe combines the taste of tender, grilled chicken with a creamy, flavorful sauce. The perfect blend of garlic and herbs enhances the flavor of the chicken, making this dish delicious and rich. Serve with rice or mashed potatoes for a complete and filling meal.
Ingredients:
1 kg chicken legs
2-3 tablespoons vegetable oil
Salt, pepper, and paprika to taste
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 teaspoon dried thyme (or fresh)
1 teaspoon dried oregano (or fresh)
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons butter
Instructions:
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Season the Chicken: Pat the chicken legs dry and season them with salt, pepper, and paprika.
Sear the Chicken: Heat vegetable oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and sear until golden brown on all sides. Remove and set aside.
Prepare the Sauce: In the same pan, melt the butter and sauté the minced garlic until fragrant. Pour in the chicken broth and let it simmer for 2 minutes.
Add Cream and Herbs: Stir in the heavy cream, thyme, oregano, and red pepper flakes. Let the sauce simmer for a few minutes until slightly thickened.
Return the Chicken: Place the chicken back into the pan, coating it with the sauce. Cover and let it simmer on low heat for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked.
Add Parmesan: Sprinkle in the Parmesan cheese and stir gently until melted.
Serve: Garnish with fresh herbs and serve with rice, mashed potatoes, or crusty bread.
Enjoy!
Season the Chicken: Pat the chicken legs dry and season them with salt, pepper, and paprika.
Sear the Chicken: Heat vegetable oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and sear until golden brown on all sides. Remove and set aside.
Prepare the Sauce: In the same pan, melt the butter and sauté the minced garlic until fragrant. Pour in the chicken broth and let it simmer for 2 minutes.
Add Cream and Herbs: Stir in the heavy cream, thyme, oregano, and red pepper flakes. Let the sauce simmer for a few minutes until slightly thickened.
Return the Chicken: Place the chicken back into the pan, coating it with the sauce. Cover and let it simmer on low heat for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked.
Add Parmesan: Sprinkle in the Parmesan cheese and stir gently until melted.
Serve: Garnish with fresh herbs and serve with rice, mashed potatoes, or crusty bread.
Enjoy!
