Slow-Braised Garlic Chicken Recipe

Name: Slow-Braised Garlic Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 4 ounces chestnut mushrooms, finely chopped; 1 tablespoon thyme, freshly chopped; 6 chicken legs; 18 slices streaky bacon; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 ounce butter; 18 shallots, peeled; 12 garlic cloves, unpeeled but split; 3 cups white wine; 2 bay leaves; salt and pepper

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
4 ounces chestnut mushrooms, finely chopped
1 tablespoon thyme, freshly chopped
6 chicken legs
18 slices streaky bacon
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 ounce butter
18 shallots, peeled
12 garlic cloves, unpeeled but split
3 cups white wine
2 bay leaves
salt and pepper

1
Preheat the oven to 350F
2
Heat 1tbsp oil in a frying pan and fry the mushrooms and the thyme until all the excess moisture has evaporated and the mixture is quite dry.
3
Season and leave to cool.
4
Loosen the skin away from one chicken leg and spoon a little of the mushroom paste underneath.
5
Season the leg all over, then wrap three bacon slices around the thigh end.
6
Repeat with remaining chicken legs, then dust using 1tbsp flour.
7
Melt the butter with the remaining 1tbsp olive oil in a frying pan.
8
Keeping the heat high, fry the chicken legs, in batches of two, seam side down, until golden.
9
Turn the legs, brown the other side, then transfer to a deep, ovenproof, lidded pot.
10
The browning process should take a good 810min per batch.
11
Next, brown the shallots and garlic in the same frying pan.
12
Sprinkle over the remaining flour and cook for 1min.
13
Pour in the wine.
14
Bring to the boil, stirring, and add to the chicken with the bay leaves.
15
Cover and cook in the oven for 11/2hr.

1579

kcal

Calories

Fat

108

Carbs

116

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 4 ounces chestnut mushrooms, finely chopped, 1 tablespoon thyme, freshly chopped, 6 chicken legs, and more.

Yes, Slow-Braised Garlic Chicken 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.

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Slow-Braised Garlic Chicken

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Variations & substitutions

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