Sweet and Savoury Stuffed Chicken Legs Recipe

Name: Sweet and Savoury Stuffed Chicken Legs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cups Dried Cranberries; 1/4 cups Dried Apricots; 1/4 cups Golden Raisins; 1/2 cups White Wine; 3 slices Thick Cut Bacon; 1/4 cups Leek, Small Chop; 1 whole Egg; 1/4 cups Dried Bread Crumbs; 6 whole Leg Quarters; 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil; Salt And Pepper, to taste

Servings: persons

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Chop the apricots to the same size as the other fruit.
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Pour wine over all the fruit.
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Chop bacon into small pieces and fry until crisp.
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Remove pieces and all but 1 tablespoon of grease.
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Fry leeks until caramelized; add fruit and bacon.
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Cook until all the wine is gone.
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Let cool.
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Add egg and bread crumbs.
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Mix.
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Skin and debone chicken quarters.
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Stuff with fruit mixture and truss.
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Brush with olive oil and salt and pepper.
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Roast at 400F for 30 minutes, or until a meat thermometer reads 165F.
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Serving suggestion: Serve with mushroom syrup.

224

kcal

Calories

Fat

Protein

Fat 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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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: 1/4 cups Dried Cranberries, 1/4 cups Dried Apricots, 1/4 cups Golden Raisins, 1/2 cups White Wine, and more.

Yes, Sweet and Savoury Stuffed Chicken Legs 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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Sweet and Savoury Stuffed Chicken Legs

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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