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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Khokhar Jutt
[email protected]This dish was a hit with my family! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the stuffing was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Nicholas Nomland
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. The stuffing is flavorful and the chicken is moist and tender.
Lemon Das
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the chicken was a little dry. I think I would cook it for a shorter amount of time next time.
Jodi Mcphee
[email protected]This dish was easy to make and turned out great! The chicken was juicy and the stuffing was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Joy Joy
[email protected]I was a little hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of bacon, but I'm glad I did. The bacon added a nice smoky flavor to the stuffing without being overpowering.
ABDUL-KADEER MUHAMMAD YAQEEN
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The chicken was moist and succulent, and the stuffing was flavorful and cheesy. I will definitely be making this again.
Nathan Villarreal
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of ricotta cheese, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I'm glad I did! The stuffing was surprisingly delicious, and the chicken was cooked perfectly.
Raju Raju
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a special occasion. The chicken was so tender and juicy, and the stuffing was rich and flavorful. My guests loved it!
Afroj Ansari
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the chicken turned out perfectly. The stuffing was a little bland for my taste, so I added some extra herbs and spices.
Corrie Van Den Berg
[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.