CHICKEN LEGS STUFFED WITH WILD RICE AND MUSHROOMS

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Provided by Craig Claiborne And Pierre Franey

Categories     dinner, main course

Time 1h20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 boned chicken legs with thighs attached (about 1/2 pound each before boning)
Salt to taste, if desired
Freshly ground pepper to taste
3/4 cup cooked wild rice
2 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup finely chopped onions
1/4 cup finely chopped shallots
1 cup mushrooms cut into half-inch cubes
2 tablespoons Cognac
Cream of chicken sauce (see recipe)
1/4 cup finely chopped parsley

Steps:

  • Prepare the chicken legs. Sprinkle them inside and out with salt and pepper, and set aside.
  • Meanwhile, cook the wild rice and drain.
  • Heat the butter in a skillet and add the onions and shallots. Cook, stirring, until they are wilted. Add the mushrooms and cook about one minute, stirring. Add the wild rice, salt and pepper. Sprinkle with Cognac and stir. Remove from the heat and let cool.
  • Stuff each chicken leg with an equal portion of the filling. Carefully fold over the boned thighs to enclose the filling.
  • Lay out four squares of plastic wrap, one at a time. Place one stuffed leg in the center and carefully fold the plastic wrap to enclose the stuffed pieces. Wrap securely.
  • Place the stuffed chicken legs in one layer in the top rack of a steamer. Set aside. Bring enough water to the boil in the bottom of the steamer to steam the chicken legs when added.
  • When ready to cook, place the chicken legs over the steamer and cover closely. Let the legs steam for about 20 minutes or until done. Serve with cream of chicken sauce. One serving suggestion: Spoon a little of the sauce onto a hot plate, top with the stuffed leg and sprinkle with chopped parsley.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 852, UnsaturatedFat 36 grams, Carbohydrate 11 grams, Fat 61 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 59 grams, SaturatedFat 19 grams, Sodium 1001 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams

James Hubbard
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This is a great recipe! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the stuffing was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Loosser _31
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I made this dish for my family and they loved it! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the stuffing was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Cienna Duran
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This dish is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's definitely worth the effort! The chicken is fall-off-the-bone tender and the stuffing is moist and flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe for a special occasion.


Hassan ali Minhas
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I've made this dish several times and it always turns out great! The chicken is always moist and flavorful, and the stuffing is delicious. I highly recommend this recipe.


Sonia Olivo
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This is a great recipe! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the stuffing was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Ms Sapla
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I made this dish for my family and they loved it! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the stuffing was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Kyara Shaheen
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This dish is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's definitely worth the effort! The chicken is fall-off-the-bone tender and the stuffing is moist and flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe for a special occasion.


OFFOR PRECIOUS
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I've made this dish several times and it always turns out great! The chicken is always moist and flavorful, and the stuffing is delicious. I highly recommend this recipe.


Amalia Guerra
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This is a great recipe! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the stuffing was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Yamuna sirisoma
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I made this dish for my family and they loved it! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the stuffing was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


jannat amer
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This dish is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's definitely worth the effort! The chicken is fall-off-the-bone tender and the stuffing is moist and flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe for a special occasion.


STEVEN SAMSON
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I've made this dish several times and it always turns out great! The chicken is always moist and flavorful, and the stuffing is delicious. I like to add a little bit of chopped parsley to the stuffing for extra flavor.


Usman Doger
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This is one of my favorite recipes! I love the combination of wild rice and mushrooms, and the chicken is always cooked to perfection. I highly recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy-to-make dish.


Aamir Sohail Tanha
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the stuffing was moist and flavorful.


Hammad Raja
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This dish was absolutely delicious! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the wild rice and mushroom stuffing was savory and satisfying. I will definitely be making this again.