Stir the crème fraîche into the sauce and return to the hob to bubble and thicken, then add back the chicken. To freeze, cool completely, divide into portions and freeze, covered. To reheat, defrost in the fridge overnight then reheat in the oven for 30 minutes at 180C/fan 160C/gas 4 until piping hot. Serve with mashed potatoes or pasta.
Ingredients
- olive oil
- chicken legs 6
- bacon lardons 200g
- onions 2, finely chopped
- celery 2 sticks, finely chopped
- garlic 2 cloves, crushed
- plain flour 1 tbsp
- dry cider 500ml
- chicken stock 150ml
- thyme 2 sprigs
- bay leaf 1
- crème fraîche 150ml
Method
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Step 1
Heat the oven to 180C/fan 160C/gas 4. Heat 2 tbsp oil in a large casserole with a lid. Season the chicken legs and fry in batches on all sides until golden and crisp, then remove.Add the bacon lardons and fry until some of the fat has been released, then add the onions and celery. Cook until translucent, then add the garlic and fry for another minute before mixing in the flour.Add the cider and let it bubble for a minute before adding the stock, thyme and bay leaf. Bring back to a simmer, season well, and add the chicken legs. Cover with a lid or foil, transfer to the oven for 40 minutes, then remove the chicken and keep warm.
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Step 2
Stir the crème fraîche into the sauce and return to the hob to bubble and thicken, then add back the chicken. To freeze, cool completely, divide into portions and freeze, covered. To reheat, defrost in the fridge overnight then reheat in the oven for 30 minutes at 180C/fan 160C/gas 4 until piping hot. Serve with mashed potatoes or pasta.
Nutritional Information
- Kcals 503
- Fat 34.6g
- Saturates 13.8g
- Carbs 9.2g
- Fibre 1.5g
- Protein 32.3g
- Salt 1.2g
