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.

No additional tips available.

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.

Spicy Chicken Legs With Creamy Lentils

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