Embark on a culinary journey to Spain with our delectable Piernas de Pollo, a dish that captures the vibrant flavors of Spanish cuisine. These chicken legs, marinated in a zesty blend of paprika, garlic, and aromatic herbs, are roasted to perfection, delivering a crispy, golden skin and succulent, juicy meat. Accompany the chicken with a medley of traditional Spanish side dishes, such as the classic Patatas Bravas, featuring crispy potatoes smothered in a spicy tomato sauce, or the vibrant Ensalada de Pimientos Asados, a refreshing salad showcasing roasted peppers, tomatoes, and onions. Indulge in the authentic flavors of Spain with our curated collection of Piernas de Pollo recipes, each offering a unique twist on this beloved dish.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
PIERNAS DE POLLO - SPANISH-STYLE CHICKEN LEGS.
This is a recipe from a cookbook entitled, "Tapas" by Richard Tapper. It is a very accessible recipe for chicken legs and has simply wonderful flavor due to the sauce. If you are a huge garlic-lover, feel free to add more garlic. You can easily halve or double the recipe. Great served with rice. Enjoy!
Provided by LifeIsGood
Categories Poultry
Time 2h
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 300 degrees.
- Dredge chicken legs in the flour.
- In a frying pan over medium to medium-high heat warm oil and fry the chicken legs, turning as needed, until evenly browned. (A few minutes on each side, depending on your heat.). Make sure the chicken is well browned!
- Remove from pan.
- Pour off excess oil (but don't mop out all of the oil).
- Return pan to medium heat and saute the onion and garlic until the onion is transparent.
- Add tomatoes and cook for about 15 minutes.
- Remove this mixture from the heat and add to a blender or food processor.
- Add the chicken stock to the tomato mixture and puree until you get a sauce consistency.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Arrange chicken legs in a baking dish and cover with tomato sauce.
- Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 1 hour.
- Remove foil, turn chicken in sauce, pour off excess liquid and bake until chicken is tender, about 30 minutes.
- Serve immediately.
MEXICAN CHICKEN LEGS
It can be any pieces of chicken. I tried it with boneless chicken breasts. You may adapt the cooking time. To make it low-sodium you may omit the salt and celery salt. Maybe celery seeds would be great.
Provided by Boomette
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 2h5m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Put chicken legs in a baking dish.
- Mix all remaining ingredients. Pour the sauce over chicken legs.
- Bake, uncovered, in a preheated oven of 325 F for about 2 hours. If you use boneless chicken breasts, it may be less than 2 hours. I don't remember. Baste a few times with the sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 224.6, Fat 4.6, SaturatedFat 1.2, Cholesterol 90.8, Sodium 948.4, Carbohydrate 22.7, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 19, Protein 24
COLOMBIAN-STYLE ROASTED CHICKEN LEGS (PIERNAS DE POLLO ASADAS A MI ESTILO COLOMBIANO)
Asado or roasted, is one of my favorite ways to eat chicken. This is one of those dishes of which you'll find many variations all over the world. In Colombia, we season the chicken with our traditional seasonings and let it sit in the fridge overnight which makes the meat moist and the skin very
Provided by Erica Dinho
Categories Main Course
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a food processor, place the scallions, garlic, onion, cilantro, thyme, vinegar, cumin, paprika, salt and pepper. Process to a paste.
- Place the chicken in a zip -bag and add the marinade. Move around to cover evenly. Refrigerate the chicken overnight.
- Cover a baking sheet with foil and coat with cooking spray. Position an oven rack in the center of the oven and heat the broiler to high.
- Place the chicken legs on the baking sheet. Broil for about 10 minutes and turn the legs one time and cook for 12 to 15 minutes more or until the chicken is cooked and the skin is browned. Let it rest for 5 minutes and transfer to a serving plate.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 258 kcal, Carbohydrate 4 g, Protein 27 g, Fat 14 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, TransFat 0.1 g, Cholesterol 139 mg, Sodium 162 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, UnsaturatedFat 9 g, ServingSize 1 serving
POLLO AL AJILLO (CLASSIC SPANISH GARLIC CHICKEN)
Steps:
- Gather the ingredients.
- Cut chicken into 10 to 12 pieces. Rinse and pat dry. Place the chicken in a large glass dish and squeeze lemon juice over it.
- Peel 2 garlic cloves and chop finely. Rub the garlic, salt, and pepper into the chicken. Marinate for 1 to 2 hours.
- In a large, heavy-bottomed frying pan, pour 3/4 cup of the olive oil and heat over medium heat.
- Remove the chicken from the marinade and drain well. Place the chicken in the hot oil and brown on both sides.
- Remove the chicken from the frying pan and place in a Dutch oven or a covered, deep frying pan. Add the white wine and bay leaf. Cover and simmer on low until the wine is reduced.
- While the chicken simmers, peel and cut the potatoes into thin round slices or small cubes.
- In a small frying pan, heat the remaining 3/4 cup olive oil on medium high and fry the potatoes. Remove potatoes and add them to the chicken. If more sauce is desired, add the cup of broth now. Reduce the heat to low and continue to simmer, covered.
- Finely chop the parsley and sprinkle over chicken.
- Peel the remaining 4 cloves of garlic and cut into thin slices. In the same pan used to brown the chicken, lightly sauté the garlic, and add the hot pepper, if using. Add Spanish paprika, vinegar, and sugar.
- Stir, scraping the bottom of the pan. Pour over the chicken. Adjust the seasoning to taste and serve.
- Enjoy.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 928 kcal, Carbohydrate 28 g, Cholesterol 121 mg, Fiber 3 g, Protein 39 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, Sodium 299 mg, Sugar 2 g, Fat 72 g, ServingSize 6 servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g
Tips:
- Use a good quality chicken: This will make a big difference in the flavor of the dish.
- Marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes: This will help the chicken to absorb the flavors of the marinade.
- Cook the chicken over medium heat: This will help to prevent the chicken from drying out.
- Do not overcrowd the pan: This will prevent the chicken from cooking evenly.
- Use a meat thermometer to make sure the chicken is cooked through: The internal temperature should reach 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Serve the chicken with your favorite sides: Some popular options include rice, potatoes, or vegetables.
Conclusion:
Piernas de Pollo is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. The chicken is flavorful and juicy, and the sauce is rich and flavorful. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
Are you curently on diet or you just want to control your food's nutritions, ingredients? We will help you find recipes by cooking method, nutrition, ingredients...
Check it out »
You'll also love