Truffle Stuffed Chicken Legs in Puff Pastry with Ca

Name: Truffle Stuffed Chicken Legs in Puff Pastry with Candied Butternut Squash
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 butternut squash; 2 tablespoons butter; 2 teaspoons sugar; Cinnamon, a pinch; Nutmeg, a pinch; Salt and pepper; 4 boned chicken legs with thighs attached, leaving bottom joint of drumstick intact.; Olive oil, for drizzling; 2 each fresh lemons, pith and skin cut into 1/4-inch slices; 8 cloves of garlic; 1/2 cup onions, julienned; 1 black truffle, shaved into thin slices; 1 recipe of basic pie dough, rolled out into 2 (9-inch) dough rounds, cut in 1/2; 1 egg, beaten

Servings: persons

1 butternut squash
2 tablespoons butter
2 teaspoons sugar
Cinnamon, a pinch
Nutmeg, a pinch
Salt and pepper
4 boned chicken legs with thighs attached, leaving bottom joint of drumstick intact.
Olive oil, for drizzling
2 each fresh lemons, pith and skin cut into 1/4-inch slices
8 cloves of garlic
1/2 cup onions, julienned
1 black truffle, shaved into thin slices
1 recipe of basic pie dough, rolled out into 2 (9-inch) dough rounds, cut in 1/2
1 egg, beaten

1
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
2
Bring a pot of boiling water to a boil.
3
Add the squash and season with 1 teaspoon of salt.
4
Cook until the squash is tender, about 7 minutes.
5
Remove from the heat and drain.
6
In a large saute pan, over medium heat, melt the butter.
7
Add the squash, sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg.
8
Season with salt and pepper.
9
Saute for 2 minutes and remove from the heat.
10
Keep the squash warm.
11
Season the chicken legs all over with a drizzle of olive oil and salt and pepper.
12
In a small mixing bowl, toss the lemon zest, garlic and onions with olive oil, salt and pepper.
13
Stuff the cavity of each chicken leg with the lemon and onion mixture.
14
Divide the truffle slices into 1/4 and stuff the truffle slices underneath the skin of each chicken leg.
15
Brush the 1/2-circles of dough with some of the beaten egg and place one leg on each piece with the joint sticking out.
16
Fold the ends over to create a wrapper and place, seam side down, on a parchment lined baking sheet.
17
Brush the outside of each package with more of the beaten egg and bake until the crust is brown and the chicken tender, about 35 minutes.
18
Serve the candied squash with the chicken legs

475

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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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 butternut squash, 2 tablespoons butter, 2 teaspoons sugar, Cinnamon, a pinch, and more.

Yes, Truffle Stuffed Chicken Legs in Puff Pastry with Candied Butternut Squash 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.

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Truffle Stuffed Chicken Legs in Puff Pastry with Candied Butternut Squash

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