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Four golden-brown baked chicken legs, perfectly roasted in a black cast-iron skillet, are garnished with a sprig of rosemary and set atop a striped cloth underneath the pan.
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5 from 3 votes

Garlic Braised Chicken Legs

This is one of the best chicken recipes you’ll ever try! The braised chicken legs are seared on the stove to get them nice and crispy, then braised in the oven with garlic and white wine.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time55 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Mains
Keyword: 5 ingredient, baked chicken legs, chicken legs, dairy free, easy, paleo
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 334kcal
Author: Melissa Belanger

Ingredients

  • 4 chicken leg quarters
  • Coarse salt & black pepper
  • 8 - 10 garlic cloves smashed
  • 1 cup dry white wine*

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350˚F (180˚C). On the stove, heat a cast iron skillet to medium-high.
  • Season chicken legs liberally with coarse salt and black pepper. Sear the chicken on both sides, until the skin is golden in color and easily removes from the pan.
  • Remove from pan and set aside. Add the wine and garlic to the skillet. Bring the liquid to a low simmer and deglaze the pan. Return the chicken legs to the pan and transfer to the oven.
  • Bake for 35 - 45 minutes, or until chicken has reached an internal temperature of 165˚F. Remove from oven and immediately.

Notes

*If you want this recipe to be dairy free, make sure the wine is dairy free. Read more about dairy free alcohol here.

Nutrition

Calories: 334kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 21g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 120mg | Sodium: 112mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin C: 2mg