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Juicy Chicken Leg Quarters With a Simple Pan Sauce
45m
Serves 1
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Juicy Chicken Leg Quarters With a Simple Pan Sauce
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45m
Serves 1
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Directions
1
Make a rub with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
2
Pat chicken thighs dry.
3
Trim excess chicken skin.
4
Season chicken with the rub.
5
Let chicken come to room temperature for about 20 minutes.
6
In a cast iron pan, sear chicken skin down on medium-high heat until brown and crispy, about 2 to 3 minutes.
7
Flip chicken.
8
Baste the chicken.
9
Add thyme sprigs and 1 cup chicken stock.
10
Place in a 375° oven until cooked to 175° internal temperature, about 20 minutes.
11
Remove pan from oven and chicken from pan.
12
Bring pan drippings to a boil and turn off heat.
13
Whisk in cold butter until sauce emulsifies.
14
Pour over chicken and enjoy.
Ingredients
salt
pepper
garlic powder
paprika
chicken thighs
thyme sprigs
1 cup chicken stock
cold butter
Equipment
cast iron pan
oven
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