Description
A comforting dish of chicken legs stuffed with creamy, herb-infused potato filling, featuring a crispy skin that ensures each bite is succulent and flavorful.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken legs
- 2 large russet or Yukon Gold potatoes
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, thyme, or parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons butter, softened
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: sautéed mushrooms or cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Pat the chicken legs dry and season generously with salt and pepper.
- Peel and boil the potatoes until fork-tender. Drain and mash them, mixing in garlic, butter, and herbs until creamy.
- Create a pocket in each chicken leg using a small knife and stuff generously with the potato mixture.
- Place the stuffed legs on a baking sheet, skin-side up, and roast for 40-45 minutes until the skin is crispy and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving, optionally garnishing with fresh herbs.
Notes
For extra crispy skin, broil the chicken for the last 2-3 minutes of cooking, but watch it closely.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken leg
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: chicken, stuffed chicken, potato stuffed chicken legs, comfort food, family meal