This recipe was provided by Jen Reviews, as part of an article on the ever-popular healthy Mediterranean Diet. The original recipe was adapted from this Eating Well recipe.
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Mustard and Dill Chicken Legs
These chicken legs are succulent and flavorful with the unbeatable combination of mustard and dill. Your weeknight dinner rotation just got better.
Ingredients
- 6 chicken legs (Can use combination of thighs, drumsticks, and legs)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth (Can substitute beef or mushroom)
- 2 tsp flour
- 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 2 tbsp spicy mustard
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Tilt the pan so the oil coats the entire surface.
- Season chicken legs with salt and pepper to taste and sear until browned on both sides. This took about 4-5 minutes on our stovetop. Transfer to a plate and cover with foil.
- Lower the heat to medium and add more olive oil. Add garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant and golden.
- In a measuring cup with a pour spout, whisk together broth, flour, one tablespoon of dill, lemon juice, lemon zest, and mustard.
- Add the mixture to the pan and whisk briskly until thickened and bubbling. This should take about 5 minutes.
- Place the chicken back in the skillet and reduce the heat to low. Simmer until the chicken is thoroughly cooked, about 8 minutes on our stovetop.
- Serve with any sides you'd like, though vegetables and rice rounds out this dinner beautifully. Be sure to use the sauce as a kind of gravy!
Notes
This quick recipe can also use any type of chicken you prefer, as the original recipe used chicken breasts.
Looking for a dinner side you can simultaneously bake while you cook these on the stovetop? Try this.
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