Spicy Chicken Legs With Creamy Lentils Recipe

Name: Spicy Chicken Legs With Creamy Lentils
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon Louisiana Hot Sauce; 1/2 teaspoon paprika; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 12 chicken drumsticks medium; 1 onion peeled and finely diced; 12 ounces red lentils dried; 3/4 cup celery chopped, plus few leaves for garnish; 1 tablespoon mustard; 2 cups vegetable stock; 3/4 cup heavy cream; 1 teaspoon sambal oelek or other chili sauce

Servings: persons

1 teaspoon Louisiana Hot Sauce
1/2 teaspoon paprika
3 tablespoons olive oil
12 chicken drumsticks medium
1 onion peeled and finely diced
12 ounces red lentils dried
3/4 cup celery chopped, plus few leaves for garnish
1 tablespoon mustard
2 cups vegetable stock
3/4 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon sambal oelek or other chili sauce

1
In a bowl, mix the hot sauce, paprika and 1 tbsp oil. Add the chicken and toss until well coated. Allow to marinate for 15 mins.
2
Heat 1 tbsp oil in a skillet and cook the chicken over a medium heat for 20-30 mins, turning, until crispy all over. Season with salt.
3
Meanwhile, heat 1 tbsp oil in a saucepan and saute the onion, lentils and half the celery for 2 mins. Stir in the mustard, then the stock. Simmer for 10 mins. Add the cream and remaining celery, season with salt and black pepper and simmer for 10 mins.
4
Add the sambal oelek to the chicken and toss until coated. Spoon the lentils on to a serving platter and top with the chicken legs. Sprinkle with black pepper and garnish with celery leaves.

876

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

104

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

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 teaspoon Louisiana Hot Sauce, 1/2 teaspoon paprika, 3 tablespoons olive oil, 12 chicken drumsticks medium, and more.

Yes, Spicy Chicken Legs With Creamy Lentils 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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Spicy Chicken Legs With Creamy Lentils

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Variations & substitutions

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