Braised Chicken Legs With Olives And Tomatoes Recipe

Name: Braised Chicken Legs With Olives And Tomatoes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, plus; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 4 whole chicken legs (about 2 1/2 pounds); salt & freshly ground black pepper; 1 medium onion, finely chopped; 4 garlic cloves, crushed; 1 (28 ounce) can peeled whole tomatoes, drained and coarsely chopped; 1/3 cup dry white wine; 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh rosemary; 1 cup kalamata olive, pitted (about 4 ounces)

Servings: persons

1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, plus
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
4 whole chicken legs (about 2 1/2 pounds)
salt & freshly ground black pepper
1 medium onion, finely chopped
4 garlic cloves, crushed
1 (28 ounce) can peeled whole tomatoes, drained and coarsely chopped
1/3 cup dry white wine
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh rosemary
1 cup kalamata olive, pitted (about 4 ounces)

1
In a large heavy skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of the oil until almost smoking.
2
Season the chicken legs with salt and pepper and cook over moderately high heat until well browned, about 5 minutes per side. Remove the chicken from the pan and pour off the fat.
3
Heat 2 more tablespoons of oil in the skillet. Add the onion and 3 of the garlic cloves and cook over moderately high heat, stirring, until softened, about 7 minutes.
4
Add the chicken to the skillet with the tomatoes, wine and rosemary; season with pepper and bring to a boil.
5
Reduce the heat and simmer until the chicken is cooked through, 20 to 25 minutes. Season with salt. Transfer the chicken to plates and keep warm.
6
Meanwhile, in a food processor, pulse the olives with the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil and 1 garlic clove to a coarse paste.
7
Stir the olive paste into the pan sauce and warm over moderate heat. Spoon the sauce over the chicken and serve.

530

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, plus, 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 4 whole chicken legs (about 2 1/2 pounds), salt & freshly ground black pepper, and more.

Yes, Braised Chicken Legs With Olives And Tomatoes falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Braised Chicken Legs With Olives And Tomatoes

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