Chicken Leg Confit

Name: Chicken Leg Confit
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 2 h 30 min
Total time: 2 h 35 min
Yield: 4 people
Ingredients: 4 chicken drumsticks; ½ cup olive oil; 4 garlic cloves; 1 teaspoon harissa powder; 1 teaspoon Italian Herbs; 1 teaspoon celtic sea salt; ½ teaspoon pepper

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Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
2 hrs 5 mins
Total Time
2 hrs 35 mins
Servings
4 people
Calories
416 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
French

Chicken Leg Confit

Opal Moore

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Indulge in tender, flavorful chicken leg confit with crispy skin. Slow-cooked in fragrant spices and submerged in rich fat, this dish delivers a melt-in-your-mouth experience. Perfectly paired with roasted potatoes or sautéed vegetables, it's a culinary delight that satisfies with every bite.

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Ingredients

Servings

4 chicken drumsticks
½ cup olive oil
4 garlic cloves crushed
1 teaspoon harissa powder adjust according to your preference for spiciness
1 teaspoon Italian Herbs a blend of dried basil, oregano, rosemary, thyme, and marjoram
1 teaspoon celtic sea salt
½ teaspoon pepper preferably freshly ground

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).
In a small bowl, mix together the harissa powder, Italian herbs, Celtic sea salt, and pepper.
Rub the chicken drumsticks with the spice mixture, ensuring they are well coated on all sides. Let them marinate for about 20 minutes at room temperature.
In a large ovenproof pot or deep skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the crushed garlic cloves and cook for a minute or until fragrant.
Gently place the seasoned chicken drumsticks in the pot, making sure they are fully submerged in the olive oil. If needed, add a bit more olive oil to ensure they are covered.
Transfer the pot to the preheated oven and cook for approximately 2 to 2 1/2 hours or until the chicken drumsticks are tender and the meat easily falls off the bone.
Once cooked, remove the pot from the oven and let the chicken drumsticks cool slightly in the oil.
If desired, you can crisp up the skin by transferring the drumsticks to a baking sheet and broiling them for a few minutes until the skin is golden and crispy. Keep a close eye on them to avoid burning.
Serve the chicken leg confit hot, either on its own or with your choice of side dishes like roasted potatoes, sautéed vegetables, or a fresh salad.

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Serving 1g Calories 416kcal (21%) Carbohydrates 2g (1%) Protein 22g (44%) Fat 36g (55%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Polyunsaturated Fat 28g Cholesterol 116mg (39%) Sodium 638mg (27%)