Tender And Crisp Chicken Legs With Sweet Tomatoes

Name: Tender And Crisp Chicken Legs With Sweet Tomatoes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 chicken legs, jointed; sea salt & freshly ground black pepper; 1 big bunch fresh basil, leaves picked, stalks finely chopped; 2 big handfuls of red and yellow cherry tomatoes, halved, and ripe plum tomatoes, quartered; 1 whole bulb of garlic, broken up into cloves; 1 fresh red chili, finely chopped; olive oil; optional; 1 (410 g) tin cannellini beans, drained; optional; 2 handfuls new potatoes, scrubbed

Servings: persons

4 chicken legs, jointed
sea salt & freshly ground black pepper
1 big bunch fresh basil, leaves picked, stalks finely chopped
2 big handfuls of red and yellow cherry tomatoes, halved, and ripe plum tomatoes, quartered
1 whole bulb of garlic, broken up into cloves
1 fresh red chili, finely chopped
olive oil
optional
1 (410 g) tin cannellini beans, drained
optional
2 handfuls new potatoes, scrubbed

1
Preheat your oven to 180u00b0C/350u00b0F.
2
Season your chicken pieces all over and put them into a snug-fitting pan in one layer.
3
Throw in all the basil leaves and stalks, then chuck in your tomatoes.
4
Scatter the garlic cloves into the pan with the chopped chilli and drizzle over some olive oil.
5
Mix around a bit, pushing the tomatoes underneath.
6
Place in the oven for 1.5 hours, turning the tomatoes halfway through, until the chicken skin is crisp and the meat falls off the bone.
7
If you fancy, you can add some drained cannellini beans or some sliced new potatoes to the pan and cook them with the chicken. Or you can serve the chicken with some simple mashed potato.
8
Squeeze the garlic out of the skins before serving.
9
You could even make it part of a pasta dish - remove the chicken meat from the bone and shred it, then toss into a bowl of linguini or spaghetti and serve at once.

287

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

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.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
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: 4 chicken legs, jointed, sea salt & freshly ground black pepper, 1 big bunch fresh basil, leaves picked, stalks finely chopped, 2 big handfuls of red and yellow cherry tomatoes, halved, and ripe plum tomatoes, quartered, and more.

Yes, Tender And Crisp Chicken Legs With Sweet Tomatoes falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!