Curry Braised Chicken Legs

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4.8

36 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    45 mins

  • Total Time

    55 mins

  • Servings

    6 servings

  • Calories

    492 kcal

  • Course

    Dinner

  • Cuisine

    Indian, American

Curry Braised Chicken Legs

Curry Braised Chicken Legs are an easy, flavorful main dish made in an hour. Whole chicken legs quickly braised in coconut milk, Indian spices, and garlic.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 2 tablespoons butter unsalted
  • 6 chicken legs
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper coarse ground
  • 1/2 large yellow onion , diced
  • 4 cloves garlic , minced
  • 1 tablespoon curry powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 14 ounces diced tomatoes , undrained
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 can coconut milk

Instructions

  1. Add butter to a dutch oven on medium heat.
  2. Season the chicken legs with half the salt and pepper and sear on both sides, 4-5 minutes on each side.
  3. Remove chicken from the pan, then add in the onions and garlic.
  4. Reduce heat to medium and stir, cooking for 2-3 minutes until softened.
  5. Add in the curry powder, cumin, paprika, turmeric, and ginger, then stir well.
  6. Add the chicken legs back into the pot, top with diced tomatoes, chicken broth and coconut milk.
  7. Bring to a simmer then reduce heat to medium low and cook for 25-30 minutes.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 492kcal (25%) Carbohydrates 10g (3%) Protein 24g (48%) Fat 41g (63%) Saturated Fat 22g (110%) Cholesterol 130mg (43%) Sodium 608mg (25%) Potassium 683mg (15%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 487IU (10%) Vitamin C 15mg (17%) Calcium 61mg (6%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 492 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 492kcal 25%
Carbohydrates 10g 3%
Protein 24g 48%
Fat 41g 63%
Saturated Fat 22g 110%
Cholesterol 130mg 43%
Sodium 608mg 25%
Potassium 683mg 15%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 487IU 10%
Vitamin C 15mg 17%
Calcium 61mg 6%
Iron 4mg 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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