CHICKEN LEGS WITH RICOTTA AND BACON STUFFING
Chicken is every kitchen-staple and this recipe adds variety and flavour to cooking this popular meat. Deliciously served with assorted salads, mixed lettuce leaves or a mesculin mixture lightly coated with an extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar and sun dried tomato dressing. To complement, you may wish to prepare a drizzled herbed/olive oil and ricotta foccacia. Basic recipe from "Classic Essential Roasts, Hawthorne Press" and accompaniments from my own kitchen.
Provided by TOOLBELT DIVA
Categories Chicken
Time 1h25m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- TO MAKE THE STUFFING: Remove the rind from the bacon and chop finely.
- Fry in a dry pan until crisp.
- Remove cooked bacon and set aside.
- In the same pan, heat the oil and cook the onion and garlic until soft.
- Put the ricotta, egg, Parmesan, breadcrumbs, parsley, chives, tarragon, bacon, onion, garlic and nutmeg in a large bowl.
- Mix together, lightly, to combine ingredients.
- PREHEAT OVEN TO MODERATE- 350 degrees F (180C/Gas mark 4).
- Using your fingers, ease the skin away from the thigh and leg of the chicken, being careful not to pierce the skin.
- Gently push the stuffing mixture evenly under the skin.
- Draw the skin back over the stuffing.
- Place the chicken in a lightly oiled, shallow roasting pan.
- Brush chicken with the melted butter.
- Roast for 45 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked thoroughly.
- Remove from oven and allow to sit for 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 554.6, Fat 35.4, SaturatedFat 12.4, Cholesterol 205.6, Sodium 413.3, Carbohydrate 16.7, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 1.9, Protein 40.3
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Owen DJ
[email protected]This dish was a bit too salty for my taste, but I'm sure it would be great if you reduced the amount of salt in the recipe.
Mahdi Cali
[email protected]I loved this recipe! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the stuffing was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Dominique Kilian
[email protected]This was a great recipe! The chicken was moist and tender, and the stuffing was flavorful and moist. I would definitely make this again.
Sume Aktar
[email protected]I'm not a great cook, but this recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the stuffing was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Sir Pepington
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious! The chicken was moist and the stuffing was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Bedwars is so fun Folytn
[email protected]I made this for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the chicken and the stuffing. I will definitely be making this again.
Kiriisa Micheal
[email protected]This was a great recipe! The chicken was perfectly cooked and the stuffing was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Lorena Manuel
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of chicken legs, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The stuffing was so flavorful and moist, and it really complemented the chicken. I would definitely make this again.
Aftabkhan Khan
[email protected]This dish was a bit more work than I expected, but it was worth it. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the stuffing was delicious. I would definitely make this again for a special occasion.
afra Sayab
[email protected]I love this recipe because it's so easy to make and it's always delicious. The chicken is always moist and juicy, and the stuffing is flavorful and creamy. I highly recommend this recipe.
prakash timalsina
[email protected]This was my first time making chicken legs and they turned out great! The stuffing was especially delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
That Girl
[email protected]I've made this dish several times now and it's always a hit. The chicken is always cooked perfectly and the stuffing is so flavorful. I love that it's a one-pan meal, too.
Derek Baxley
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing! The chicken was juicy and tender, and the stuffing was flavorful and moist. I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone.
Hannan Mazari
[email protected]I made this for my family last night and they loved it! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the stuffing was so tasty. I will definitely be making this again.
Deepash Nath
[email protected]This dish was absolutely delicious! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the ricotta and bacon stuffing was creamy and savory. I will definitely be making this again.